Yellowjackets season 2 has cast the adult version of Lottie. Yellowjackets was one of the breakout television success stories of the year following its premiere on Showtime on November 14, 2021. The series, which was created by The Originals writing duo Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson, ran for 10 episodes in its first season and garnered more or less instant critical acclaim. Audiences were gripped by the harrowing story, which was split between two timelines: the first taking place in 1996, following the girls of a high school soccer team after their plane crash lands in the Canadian wilderness, and the second in 2021, following the present day exploits of some of the survivors as adults. Yellowjackets was nominated for 7 Emmy Awards, and will likely win quite a few of them at this year's ceremony.
One of the most intriguing survivors in the 1996 timeline is Lottie, played by Mad Max: Fury Road actress Courtney Eaton. The character is one of the key drivers of the supernatural element that helped the show become immensely intriguing to audiences of all kinds. When she begins to experience dreams and visions of the future, her paranormal powers become the backbone of the girls' belief system as they attempt to find any way they can to survive. While these visions could be a result of Lottie's untreated schizophrenia (she hasn't been able to take her Loxipene), they have a potency that speaks to everyone around her, and in the final episode of season 1, it was made clear that this holds true in the modern day, as she is evidently a cult leader-like figure who orchestrates the kidnapping of adult Natalie (Juliette Lewis).
Per The Wrap, one thing that can be expected in the upcoming season of Yellowjackets is the introduction of adult Lottie. While the role has officially been cast, there has not been an announcement made as to what actor is actually taking on the role. It has been previously revealed that several other adult survivors were being cast, so adult Lottie will be joined alongside adult Van (the character played by Liv Hewson), among others.
There are many options as to who could potentially play an adult version of Lottie. The requirements might seem strict, however: she needs to be an adult in her mid-40s who has the power to be ethereal but still have a gritty, powerful constitution underneath. They have many options to choose from, including ones that match their previous casting strategies. If they want to go with a more established television actress, they could have cast The Walking Dead's Sarah Wayne Callies, but there are many options when it comes to iconic 90s actresses that could potentially join the Yellowjackets cast.
It was recently reported that Yellowjackets season 2 is set to begin filming before the end of this summer. While that means the season likely isn't set to premiere anytime soon, it does mean that fans are likely to at least hear the official casting announcements made within the next month or so. As filming begins, it will be more difficult to keep a lid on what actors are on set, so it's likely that Showtime will officially confirm before the paparazzi can confirm it for them.
Source: The Wrap