Yellowjackets Interview: Jasmin Savoy Brown on Liv Hewson, the Baby, Lottie & More

Jasmin Savoy Brown’s been racking up impressive film and television credits for quite some time, but she skyrocketed to the top of the Collider Ladies Night guest bucket list in January 2022 courtesy of Scream. Yes, there are many pre-Scream titles of Brown’s I’d highly recommend — The Leftovers, Laggies, and Sound of Violence being major standouts — but Brown carries one particular scene in Scream that quickly became a favorite scene of the franchise, and of all-time — the scene in which Mindy explains the rules of the new movie. It’s brilliant writing, but it’s also dialogue that only works in the hands of the most adept performer, someone who’s able to play into the comedic meta nature of the franchise while also respecting the fact that the series has amassed a slew of diehard fans. “To some people, the original is their favorite thing in the world, the movie that made them love horror, that mom or dad showed them when they were 10 that bonded them together.” That right there is me, and Brown delivers that dialogue in a way that’s both playful and reverential, and also sparks a feeling that very few scenes achieve. It suddenly feels like the whole world’s drifted away and Mindy is talking directly to you. Brown cemented her place on the Collider Ladies Night guest bucket list even further with Yellowjackets. In an ensemble packed with top-notch talent, Brown shines via Taissa’s determination and tenacity, and also the infectious love and warmth between her and Van (Liv Hewson). As things get darker (and colder) in Season 2, Brown soars while exploring the physical and emotional complexity of Tai’s situation, how it’s impacting her relationship with Van, her place in the group, and the person she’s becoming. Want yet another reason Brown’s a must-have guest on Collider Ladies Night? Since skyrocketing in Hollywood via Scream and Yellowjackets, she's using her ever-growing reach and platform to encourage positive representation. Brown’s a true force in this business, and one that’s changing it for the better, making her the ideal Collider Ladies Night guest. Listen to the uncut 45-minute version of this conversation here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0txa... 00:00 Dicey Questions 05:36 Introduction 06:40 Moving to Portland Instead of LA 07:45 Acting Opportunities on Social Media 10:22 Advice from Regina King 11:09 New Feelings About Nudity on Screen 12:44 Yellowjackets: More Tai & Akilah Scenes 14:30 How Tai Changed from Audition to Screen 15:34 Liv Hewson 17:12 Eating Jackie 18:29 Playing The Other 19:59 Tai's Feelings on Lottie 20:43 Outro #yellowjackets #scream #paramountplus