Check Out the Cast of ‘Yellowjackets’ IRL vs. Their Onscreen Counterparts in Pictures

Yellowjackets is officially back for its extremely anticipated second season, which means the time has come to enter your Citizen Detective era and obsess over every. single. theory. that Reddit has to offer. All on no sleep, naturally, since the show drops on Thursdays at midnight and staying up is a must. There are already a lot of theories to go over (personal fave: Javi's living in an underground tunnel), but we're here to uncover something slightly less mysterious: what the cast of Yellowjackets look like IRL. You know, when they aren't covered in dirt, snow, blood, sweat, and tears in the wilderness!

Obviously, you've seen the cast glammed-up on the red carpet, but side-by-side pictures with their on-screen alter-egos just hits different. Like I, for one, am still not over how unrecognizable Samantha Hanratty is when she's not dressed in her Misty best, and Steven Krueger (Coach Ben) just unlocked a new level of hot during the premiere.

Check out a roundup of the core cast IRL vs. on-screen ahead, and before you ask: Yes, Showtime has already renewed Yellowjackets for a third season, with president and CEO of the network Chris McCarthy telling Variety, "With ‘Yellowjackets’ runaway success in season 1 and the pent-up anticipation for season 2, we wanted to maximize the momentum by fast tracking season 3 now." TBD on when season 3 premieres, but fingers crossed for this time next year? I'm not sure I can wait 'til then, and we're literally only a couple eps into season 2. 😩

Nothing but respect for my president.

Fun fact: the dirt Taissa eats is made from cake mix and crushed Oreos.

Still waiting patiently to find out why Misty has a bed with padlocks attached in her basement....

I want to be her when I grow up.

GIVE. JASMIN. AN. EMMY.

Genuinely would have no idea these were the same people if IMDb hadn't told me.

Can't wait to get to know Gen better in season 2!!!!

Fave Teen Natalie line? "It's 1996, our vaginas have monologues now."

Where do we sign up for the cult?

That ear she ate during the season 1 premiere? Made of "super squishy" silicone, if you're wondering.

Coach Ben better not get eaten, so help me.

He's never not giving "there's no book club????"

how 👏 did 👏 van's 👏 scar 👏 heal 👏 so 👏 well 👏

Whether he's in the cabin or on the hunt, Travis WILL be brooding.

Is Mari Pit Girl, y/n?

You're welcome for this side by side, next!

RIP to Laura Lee ad her emotional support teddy bear.

Rooting for Simone and Taissa's relationship to get over the hump that is dog murder.

Genuinely need to know what happened to this poor dude.

Something tells us Kevyn isn't done with the Yellowjackets.

Flawless casting, Exhibit A.

Flawless casting, Exhibit B.

When your parents are murderers at best and cannibals at worst.

FYI, Nia Sondaya joined the cast as Akilah in Yellowjackets season 2!

The role of Akilah was previously played by Keeya King, who departed the show ahead of season 2.

Another Yellowjackets newcomer? The instantly lovable Crystal.

One does not simply walk into Mordor Yellowjackets.

Search Party fans, assemble.

Lol, remember how long we spent theorizing over his tattoo and then it meant...literally nothing.

Misty truly did her dirty.