How Yellowjackets became the buzziest show on TV
): A new recruit handpicked by Waller to be a part of the mission involving Peacemaker. First introduced in the series.: A costumed crimefighter based on a character from DC comic books who makes his debut in the series.: Tasked by Waller to lead the team of Adebayo, Harcourt, Economos and Peacemaker on a certain mission. Introduced in the series.
star Kaci Walfall opened her email and found a dream of an audition. There it was, easy as 1-2-3: Ava DuVernay, the CW and DC. Then she read the character description. “I really felt connected,” she said. After sending in her “soft tape,” she says she didn’t hear anything for two weeks. Then a flurry of activity — another email, a flight to L.A. and a meal with executive producer DuVernay — and finally, a call.
The foundation was laid so beautifully. I was so nervous. I think I’ve read the pilot like 100 times so I could really dig deep within that. I did watch the pilot with the cast. And I thought that it was so great because you get all of these different sets and settings but it feels like this [world] has existed before.I read a lot of books, not necessarily comic books. I’ve read the “Justice League” that [Naomi] is in, which I love.