Where have you seen Yellowjackets actress Samantha Hanratty before?
By Taylor Gates
Yellowjackets is one of the boldest, most intriguing shows to premiere this year. A Showtime series, the story focuses on a girls’ soccer team navigating the unforgiving wilderness after their plane crashes on the way to a game — and the repercussions of their time in the woods 25 years later. The show features an all-star cast, consisting of big names like Juliette Lewis and Christina Ricci. Samantha Hanratty plays the younger version of Ricci’s character. Read on to find out where you might have seen her before.
Samantha Hanratty plays young Misty
Misty is one of the most interesting — and terrifying! — characters on the show. An outcast in her youth, Misty finds herself in the unique position of the plane crash making her life better, as she has useful first aid knowledge. While she’s used to being mocked and ridiculed, she finds herself in a position of power during the emergency — power that she desperately wants to hang on to by any means necessary.
Samantha Hanratty has appeared in several critically acclaimed TV shows
At just 26 years old, Hanratty is already a television veteran, having been acting for over half her life. Her list of credits includes a plethora of impressive shows, including Shameless and Pushing Daisies.
Samantha Hanratty was a Disney Channel and Nickelodeon kid
You may also recognize Hanratty from her days on Disney Channel and Nickelodeon, where she appeared on episodes of everything from That’s So Raven to Shake it Up to iCarly. She also had a recurring role on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, where she played the daughter of a conman who stayed at the Tipton.
Hanratty also appeared in several family-friendly films, including An American Girl: Charissa Stands Strong as Charissa and Hello Sister, Goodbye Life with Lacey Chabert.
What’s your favorite Samantha Hanratty role? Comment below!