New Zealand actress Melanie Lynskey is gaining critical acclaim for her role in Showtime's Yellowjackets. The series follows a soccer team whose plane crashes in the Canadian Rockies, with Lynskey playing the adult version of one of the survivors. Lynskey is known for her previous comedic roles in shows like Two and a Half Men and movies like Don't Look Up. She has also appeared in dramatic films such as The Perks of Being a Wallflower and Up in the Air. Prior to Yellowjackets, Lynskey had starring roles in various TV dramas such as Mrs. America and Castle Rock. She will next appear in Hulu's Candy.