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Molly Ringwald Reported to Join Yellowjackets' Final Season as Van's Mother

The reported role continues the show's habit of recruiting former teen stars for its final run.

Overview

  • Deadline reports Ringwald will appear in a recurring role as Vicky, Van’s mother, described as a recently recovered alcoholic.
  • The casting has been reported from unnamed sources and has not been formally confirmed by the show’s creators or network.
  • Ringwald’s addition aligns with Yellowjackets’ nostalgia‑driven casting of 1980s and 1990s teen icons in its adult ensemble.
  • Season 4 has been announced by creators Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson as the series’ concluding chapter.
  • Season 3 set new viewership highs for the show, with the finale drawing 3 million global viewers in seven days across linear and streaming.