Yellowjackets Interview: Liv Hewson on Van's Dark Turn in Season 2
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- čas přidán 24. 05. 2024
- Liv Hewson is a must-know force in film and television for a number of reasons. Not only are they a standout in the hit Showtime series Yellowjackets and an artist who exudes passion for their craft and a deep appreciation for the collaborative nature of creating a film or series, but they’re also making choices that will help pave the way to parity in the industry. It’s an honor to call Hewson the very first guest on our new interview series, Collider Forces - an interview series they helped inspire.
Collider Forces is a long overdue expansion of Collider Ladies Night, one that gives us the opportunity to include more voices. Thanks to Hewson’s work, their approach to their craft, and how they operate in this business and beyond, the recognition of a need for change was turned into action, and now we have Collider Forces, an interview series dedicated to highlighting artists in film and television who are changing the industry for the better, particularly voices that should have been amplified all along. Collider Ladies Night isn’t going anywhere, but it’s time we use that interview format to include and celebrate more creators.
During our 50-minute conversation, Hewson revisited pivotal moments from their journey as an actor thus far including important lessons learned from early mentors, coming to understand the business side of things in addition to honing their craft, and what it meant to finally be gendered correctly on a professional set after coming out as non-binary.
Hear all about that, their experience auditioning for Yellowjackets, Van's dark turn in Season 2, and more in this interview!
00:00 Welcome to Collider Forces!
01:33 Dicey Questions
06:50 Deciding to Become an Actor
07:56 Lessons Learned from Early Workshops
10:37 Vital Advice from a Mentor
12:02 Finding the Right Manager
14:04 When to Say No in Film & TV
16:08 Liv's Acting Goals
17:20 Homecoming Queens
18:23 Santa Clarita Diet
20:10 Is Liv a Scream Fan?
21:08 Coming Out as Non-binary Professionally
23:36 Gendered Categories at Awards Shows
25:17 YELLOWJACKETS: Auditioning for Shauna
27:55 Finding Van
29:26 Van's Life at Home
32:54 How Did Van & Taissa's Relationship Start?
36:29 Episode 7: A Shift in Van's Beliefs
38:29 Episode 7: Watching the Shauna/Lottie Fight
42:19 Episode 8: The Card Game
45:57 Episode 8: Who Does Van Trust?
47:43 What Is Liv Most Proud Of in Their Work?
49:47 Outro
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Liv has been terrific this season just like last season. I still think they deserve way more screen time than they’ve been getting so hopefully season 3 we get some Van backstory. I always wanna see more Liv.
Absolutely
I agree, but I am also confident they are saving a lot of Van stuff for next season.
With Lottie in a power position in the wilderness, both her and her future self get a bit of story focus. But next season, as Van becomes Lottie's right hand and descends into savage madness - that lends itself to Van-centric episodes and parallel stories with adult Van. I'm very much looking forward to it.
I've loved Liv since they were in "Santa Clarita Diet", and it's fantastic to see them land a strong role like Van.
my favorite character ever 😭 I was so ashamed it took me an entire season of Yellowjacket’s to recognize them hahaha
@@kookykiddo omg I didn't realize either. Maybe cause watched it so long ago. I thought was so familiar tho. Thanks for informing me!
I loved Santa Clarita Diet and totally didn't connect that they were the same person all this time. And watching this I immediately got a shock at their accent.
@@looney1023 same I had no idea!
right??? they're absolutely incredible in everything they do!!! i need to definitely rewatch now that i'm a much bigger fan of liv. also - i always love seeing your comments! i was involved in putting on the addams family musical right as the pandemic hit so seeing your profile picture always brings a smile to my face on these interview videos haha
I love Liv and their decision to keep them on the show and not kill them off was smart on their part. Because they are a huge part of the show now and a big reason I watch.
Kill them off? Who are you talking about?
@@SCharlesDennicon I’m talking about their character Van. The show first had it written for her to die after the wolf attack and decided not to. And if you are confused by how I’m saying it, Liv goes by they/them pronouns.
@@crystalparker4484 Thanks for the answer... but damn. Really, her "they/them"? She's one those? Jesus the show business is as contaminated as I was told. I guess you don't mind. Cheers.
@@SCharlesDennicon one of those? You mean a person? No I do not mind. You know why? They have nothing to do with my life and it doesn’t take much from me to show them respect, by using the right pronouns. I honestly do not understand all the ugly hate from people who make a huge deal about what others do in their own lives. I urge you to have a conversation with someone trans or non binary. Listen to their life and what they have gone through. Hopefully it could bring you some better perspective ♥️
I can't be the only one watching this with a crush on Liv ❤ but also in complete admiration of them 😊
liv is _astonishing_ as van. when i found out they'd secured themselves a place in the yellowjackets cast against the plans the creators had mapped out, i wasn't in the least surprised. stellar performance in both seasons, and especially towards the end of this one. i hadn't expected to experience such dark depths of one van palmer, the jokey girl who played with a condom during a lesson on pregnancy, but here we are, aren't we?
thank you, perri, again. both for the quality of your questions and this important step in the inclusivity of this show! _collider forces_ has quite the ring to it.
also, on a random note. liv had referenced the specific word of _storytelling_ in this interview a few times, which happens to be the title of the nearing finale. i am getting _severely_ suspicious indeed of the subliminal messaging they might or might not have put into their vocabulary... god dang it, yellowjackets!
Liv is by far my favorite actor right now! The range of emotions they can portray perfectly is so amazing to me. I don't think I’ve ever been so in awe of an actor before! Can't wait to see what they do in the future 💗
I loooooove that take on the Tiassa - Van back story. Teasing, tension, hooking up but not talking about it. Yep. Totally fits.
I am so glad the Yellowjackets people kept Liv. They are fantastic.
This is quickly becoming my favorite interview channel. Thank you to the creators and host of this show for keeping it real and being just as nerdy and ecstatic about this show as the fans are. I’ve been dying for more Van and Taissa backstory and even hearing theories about it has been incredible. Liv is absolutely incredible and becoming a pioneer in their field. Thank you for being willing to adapt your show and encourage diversity.
There’s a scene in the trailer where Van is telling a story about the wilderness in front of the fire - amped up that this scene will be in the finale 😄 Van has been so interesting to watch this season!
i knoooow this weeks episode is gonna be sooooo intense
@@arianaperez626 I’m not ready 🙃
Thank you, Perry for Liv's interview. You always bring such a superb way of doing this interactions with anyone you're interviewing like a friendly chat instead of a business meeting and that tells so much about your skills.
A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN YES THAT'S VAN'S FAVORITE MOVIE SHE LOVES WOMEN AND SPORTS 🙌🏻🧡
This was so good, I loved their insight so much. I hope you'll get to have Courtney Eaton on this as well, I sooo wanna hear her thoughts on Lottie.
I've been thrilled to see so many Perri interviews come up in my feed, particularly for Yellowjackets. I suspect people at Yellowjackets have really noticed and appreciated Perri's awesome interviews and questions.
For those that haven't seen them, there are also a couple of Perri interviews with Juliette Lewis on the SAG channel. Lewis just seems to adore Perri's questions in one interview, so it was no surprise Lewis later agreed to a 90 minute retrospective with Perri.
My point is, it's probably just me seeing more content via Yellowjackets, but it feels like Perri is getting the praise and opportunities she's deserved for years.
Yes!
I love Liv so much, and you are an amazing interviewer you asked them all the questions I as a huge fan of Van wanted to know. THANKS SO MUCH.
Congratulations on your own series 🎉 Hopefully you'll get every yellowjackets alumni on this show
Liv, you beautiful human...you are making a difference, and things WILL change.
The question I wanna know is whether or not Tai has actually stopped sleepwalking or if Van is lying. As Liv says in this interview, Van doesn't necessarily trust Tai. It could be because of Van's home life, but I'm also wondering if it's because Van is the most aware of what the situation has deteriorated to and knows keeping information is power.
If no one else knows Tai is still sleepwalking, Van and Darth Tai can do some devious shit at night with no one else aware they left the attic.
theyre no longer sleeping in the attack, also chances are tai would wake up at some point not in bed
Van is the best character.
i need van backstory scenes so bad
I love how long & in depth these interviews are! I could listen to this whole cast talk for hours.
This was one of the best interview about show I ever saw. Loved the questions, answeres, openness and friendliness. Van is my number 1 yellowjacket, so glad we could learn more about her character.
i'm so thrilled to see these changes to the show!! you're only going up from here - you and sean from hot ones are my favorite interviewers of all time because of your attention to detail and your genuine interest in the people you're interviewing!!! also-- i immediately felt so drawn to liv's character and liv themself, i cant wait to see what they do with her in the future!! van is such an interesting alluring person and liv is like the perfect person to convey her depth.
This is awesome, cool to see the interviewees will be expanded. Really dope that Perri and Collider could heed the call and make a new show to be more inclusive.
I've avoided Yellowjackets interviews because I haven't watched the show yet, but after listening to this whole thing, I borrowed season 1 from my library today.
YESSSSS. loved colliders ladies night, but im glad youve got a show you feel like is your own perri! love the in person in studio interviews cant wait for more
One of my favorite interviews ever! Fell a little bit in love with Liv,they are amazing! I feel so inspired to watch season 2 (I know I'm late)
What a great interview!! Liv is so good. I love the way that they articulate their thoughts so well.
Firstly, I love how insightful your interview questions are - it’s so refreshing as a watcher, as I’m sure it was for Liv.
Secondly, my toxic trait is thinking I’d have a chance with Liv if I met them in real life 😅 they are so down to earth and feel like such a comfortable person to be with.
So awesome to see the new format that's making room for more creators - thank you! And such a great conversation too!
Excellent show! And very important that these voices are heard for any real change to occur. Also, I probably wouldn’t tell anyone if I was bit by a zombie 😝
Thank you, Perri and Collider for making this Forces series happen! 🙌🏾 50:19
27:43 I rewatched that cut a few times because of how scary accurate it was. Glad I wasn't the only one that thought that was crazy
Van is my favourite character❤
Liv is an amazing actor. So talented. I can imagine holding another accent while accessing the strong emotional connection to the role.
By the way, my husband also tells me that I am a library of useless information. Hey, I am pretty good at trivia though.
You are a talented host. You have the skill to allow your guests space to speak. 👏🏼 Bravo 🙌🏽 bravo 🎉
Ugh, I love their outlook on life and their career. Taking it as it comes, having such gratitude The openness and the sense of acceptance with things out of one's control. Incredible to see in someone so young, definitely still working on this myself (in a scientific research career, so very different, but the ups and downs can be equally intense).
The bit about coming out as non-binary also hits really hard. Not bothering to even think about being gendered correctly because it seems impossible. Ugh. I'm putting those feelings in a box to process another day.
I'm so excited for this interview: my favorite interviewer with the person who played the most intriguing character this season! I know this is gonna be good.
This is such a beautiful conversation, thank you to you both💜💜
Really thought-provoking questions! Liv really crafted a relatable and capable character in Van, so I'm really glad that the writers saw that performance and wrote them into a more central role. Van is someone I can sympathize with because of her reliance on humor to cover up her own discomfort and fear, and because her adult self is seemingly stuck in the past, unable or unwilling to let go of that 90s era in which she felt happy, safe, and hopeful. Movie and TV references are her language, the style of clothes she still wears into her 40s, the reluctance to let go, and ultimately, the despair she feels at her life being unfulfilled. Out in the woods she really discovers her will and purpose, and even though she doesn't fully understand what is driving them to behave the way they are, she embraces the unknown because it's preserved her life time and again. Liv is such a compassionate, introspective actor and they really have a deep understanding of the show's direction and the motivations of Van. I love that the seasoned actors have really taken their leads from the 20-something cast to make these people consistent over time and utterly believable. It's what makes the audience feel empathy for these girls/women despite the horrific and appalling things they do to others and one another. It's not condoning the actions, but giving them context and providing motive for why they are the way they are. Hopefully the SAG-AFTRA strikes win out in their strike negotiations sooner rather than later, because I NEED to see season 3! I love stories about complicated women, women who are ugly and frightening and deeply flawed.
Amazing interview as always you have some of the best ones.
Congrats on the new show! I mentioned it before, but Perri's my favorite interviewer right now and I'm excited to see her taking the show in a direction that feels more like her own. And Liv.. I'm a bit overwhelmed thinking about how their bravery and skill is just making the world a bit better for queer folks. It's really inspiring to see and it really does spark queer joy XD (as did the Homo Agenda did, thank you very much!). Also, the Yellowjackts symbol itself could be a very dice-tower-y shape with a bit of designing. And as a final note, Van is just so important to me. Never has a character hit so close to home. It's honestly a bit scary. Adult Van at least, young Van is just a level of cool that I never was even in the vecinity of. But the stunted, perpetual teenager, movie nerd Van? Hmm so anyways... Great job all around and I can't wait for the next Yellowjackets interterview!
Perri has come a long way... Her on-air persona was grating initially... She had developed into a strong interviewer.
@@JoeyMartz Perris persona was wonderful from the jump. I’ve seen her for seven years now and she was alaways wonderful
This was such a joy to watch! ❤
Love the new name for this amazing interview series and thank you for having your audience in mind
What a great interview!!
I'm a huge fan of liv, I love them in yellowjackets!!
omg your pfp ily
@@julienbakerscowboyhat HAHA TYTTYTY
@@julienbakerscowboyhat WAIT YOU LIKE JULIEN BAKER?@!@?@;?? AND LESBIAN?@;#? LET'S B FRIENDS
Another great conversation amongst friends.
Gender acting categories exists because women are NOT judged equally against men in the field. That change would hurt women.
Great interview!
32:40 I immediately put "A League of Their Own" on my watchlist.
You won't be disappointed. A GREAT film.
Forces is a suitable name for sure and thx again I always enjoy your interviews and this one was definitely incitefull !
I mean insightful!!
Love this
What about having a “best ensemble” category?
Great talk! :)
‼️ Congratulations on the Collider Forces Name Change just in time for Pride Month 🏳️🌈 :)
A Yellowjackets dice tower would have to be the cabin, wouldn’t it? You could even include the fire pit out front as the place the dice land in
Lol if you guys did make one that was a symbol tree, now we know it can have a little moss-covered cave at its foot, maybe that’s where you load the dice in. Good thing we saw ep 8 before you started construction!
I like the theory (?) that Van and Tai were just hooking up before the plane crash, but it does bring the question of, when do you think that things got serious for them? Like, when did they go from hook ups to girlfriends, y'know
Go perri! 😍
Yeah New Perri show !!! And that logo is perfect
Thanks, Perri! Thanks, Liv! 🍻 #ColliderExtras #ColliderForces #PerriNemiroff #LivHewson
serious question does anyone know how i can watch Homecoming Queens i'm in the us and cannot find it
How did Collider get the IN on the yellowjackets creators & cast?
this interview is so beautiful, i almost cried with Liv, they psychology is very admirable. I hope the series shows us more development, Van is my favorite.
pd: i also tried to watch Homecoming Queens but i couldn't from Argentina * cries in latino *
omg what happens in episode 9?
SOPHIE THATCHER NEXT
Please don’t get rid of gendered categories. I support non-binary rights. But this is going to hurt women and give half as many acting awards to appease a very small percentage of the actors.
I also support all rights but I feel like my rights as a female are slowly being chipped away. It took forever to get here and now things like a male born female was made woman of the year.
I see them playing abby in the last of us season 2 tv show
A Ghostface dice table - the dice can exit the mouth??? Haha idk
Or the elevators from The Shining perhaps??
If you want me to build you a tower out of Lego hit me up! 🐝😂💙 for real tho! I’d love to do that for you!
She looks like Sadie sink
This is new.. does that mean men be on this or is it women and NB only..??
I hope so Perris interview with William Zabka and Diego Luna is among the best collider has ever put out
wtf is non binary? I am so out of touch.
@Joey Martz Binary = two options, ones and zeroes, "male" and "female", etc. Non-binary = Not one of those options.
Google "gender identities" if you want to be less out of touch. That's how I learned "demisexual" is both a thing, and what I am.
She is so beautiful if I ever met her I think I'd be in love 😂❤
Livs pronouns are they/them/theirs
HOLLLLAAA!!! I love your new handle! It’s really good at broaden the scope of a
everything and everyone that you interview. I’m really excited to see what you do next. And I think it is cool to change up the dice tower much love and mad respect from New Orleans baby!⚜️🐊🦞🦐🦀🎷🎺🎭🥃🍺🎲❤️🔥^..^