Melanie Lynskey, one of the stars of the hit TV show “Yellow Jackets,” recently appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and shared some exciting news. Lynskey’s husband, actor Jason Ritter, has recently landed a role on the popular crime procedural show, “Matlock.” Naturally, this led to a discussion about Lynskey potentially making a cameo on “Matlock” alongside the legendary Kathy Bates.
When Colbert asked Lynskey if she would be interested in joining the cast of “Matlock,” she exclaimed, “I would do anything to work with Kathy Bates!” It turns out that Bates has been Lynskey’s acting idol and inspiration since she first started her career. Lynskey went on to praise Bates, calling her the “North Star” of her acting aspirations.
While Lynskey didn’t specify what kind of role she would like to play on “Matlock,” she did mention that she would be thrilled even to just hand Bates a coffee in a scene. Lynskey also expressed her interest in playing a dead body on the show, as there are numerous crime procedurals on CBS, one of which she would love to be a part of.
During her appearance on “The Late Show,” Lynskey also discussed her character Shaa on “Yellow Jackets.” Lynskey described Shaa as a character with a fair amount of rage, and Colbert asked if she had any personal sources of rage to tap into for the role. Lynskey revealed that she has a condition called misophonia, which is a sensitivity to certain sounds. Chewing sounds, in particular, can trigger a strong response from Lynskey, causing her to feel angry and activated.
Despite her sensitivity to certain sounds, Lynskey’s performance on “Yellow Jackets” has been nothing short of exceptional. The show’s third season is set to premiere on Valentine’s Day, adding a touch of romanticism to the cannibalistic drama. Lynskey jokingly suggested that using the line “I could just eat you up” would be a fitting sentiment to share with loved ones on that special day.
In conclusion, Melanie Lynskey‘s appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” provided a delightful insight into her personal and professional life. While fans eagerly anticipate the upcoming season of “Yellow Jackets,” there is also excitement about the possibility of Lynskey making a cameo on “Matlock” and fulfilling her dream of working with the talented Kathy Bates.
