Melanie Lynskey, 1977-

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March 31, 2023

22:30

'Lord of the Flies' with teen girls? 'Yellowjackets' actor leans into the role

Melanie Lynskey won an Emmy in 2022 for her role in the Showtime series, now in its second season, about a girls' soccer team that survives a plane crash. Originally broadcast Aug. 8, 2022.

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August 8, 2022

43:32

'Lord of the Flies' with teen girls? 'Yellowjackets' actor leans into the role

Melanie Lynskey spoke with Fresh Air producer Ann Marie Baldonado about coming up as an actress in the '90s and 2000s, when she was typecast as the best friend. Now she's the lead in the Showtime series Yellowjackets.

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Melanie Lynskey

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'Lord of the Flies' with teen girls? 'Yellowjackets' actor leans into the role

'Lord of the Flies' with teen girls? 'Yellowjackets' actor leans into the role

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