“Yellowjackets” co-creators Ashley Lyle and Burt Nickerson have signed an overall deal with Paramount Television Studios, Variety reports.
The news was announced just before production began on Season 4 of Yellowjackets, which was previously reported to be the show’s final installment. In addition to co-producing, Lyle and Nickerson also serve as executive producers and showrunners on the series.
“We are thrilled to expand our long-standing creative partnership with Ashley and Bart, who are extraordinary, fearless and groundbreaking storytellers,” said Matt Tournell, president of Paramount Television Studios. “We look forward to supporting them as they create many epic stories in the future.”
“Yellowjackets” originally debuted in 2021, with season 3 airing from February to April 2025. Season 4 will premiere in 2026, with the exact release date to be revealed at a later date. The show has won numerous awards, including 10 Emmy nominations, including back-to-back nominations for Best Drama and Best Drama Actress (for Melanie Lynskey).
“We are excited to continue our relationship with Paramount, which deeply and truly supports original, outside-the-box, story-driven storytelling,” Lyle and Nickerson said. “Reuniting with Matt Tournel, one of the first executives we ever worked with, is especially meaningful to us, and we can’t wait to work on developing our next passion projects while supporting a new generation of quirky creators through this partnership.”
In addition to “Yellowjackets,” Lyle and Nickerson are also known for their work on shows such as “Dispatches from Elsewhere,” “Narcos,” “Narcos: Mexico” and “The Originals.” He is represented by UTA, Untitled and The Nord Group.
