“Yellowjackets” co-creators Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson have signed an overall deal with Paramount Television Studios, Variety has learned.
The news comes just ahead of the start of production on Season 4 of “Yellowjackets,” which was previously reported to be the show’s final outing. Lyle and Nickerson serve as executive producers and showrunners on the series in addition to co-creating it.
“We are thrilled to expand our long-standing creative partnership with Ashley and Bart, who are singular, fearless, and groundbreaking storytellers,” said Matt Thunell, president of Paramount Television Studios. “We look forward to supporting them making many epic stories to come.”
“Yellowjackets” originally debuted in 2021, with the third season airing between February and April 2025. The fourth season will premiere in 2026, with an exact release date to be revealed at a later time. The show has received numerous accolades, such 10 Emmy nominations to date, including consecutive nods for best drama and best actress in a drama (Melanie Lynskey).
“We’re elated to continue our relationship with Paramount, a home that deeply and genuinely supports original, outside-the-box, narrative-driven storytelling,” said Lyle and Nickerson. “Reuniting with Matt Thunell, one of the very first executives we ever worked with, is especially meaningful to us, and we can’t wait to dig into developing our next passion projects while supporting a new generation of oddball creators through this partnership.”
In addition to “Yellowjackets,” Lyle and Nickerson are known for their work on shows like “Dispatches From Elsewhere,” “Narcos,” “Narcos: Mexico,” and “The Originals.” They are repped by UTA, Untitled, and The Nord Group.
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