Sophie Thatcher, 25, has confirmed she is leaving the Paramount+ series 'Yellowjackets' after its fourth and final season.In an interview with Variety, she expressed that portraying teenage Natalie Scatorccio has left her feeling 'a bit stunted,' noting the challenges of maintaining the character's youth while advancing her own acting career.

Thatcher, who also stars in 'Heretic' and 'Companion,' emphasized that her decision is not a criticism of the show's writers but rather a personal growth moment.She mentioned the difficulty of staying in a younger persona for seven years, stating it has become 'a very confusing thing.

' The series, created by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson, follows a group of high-school football players stranded in the wilderness in 1996 and their adult lives decades later.

Thatcher's comments contrast with her earlier praise for the role, as she now seeks roles that are 'so far from Natalie' to prove herself as a versatile actor.Her upcoming film, 'Her Private Hell,' directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, sees her play Elle, a movie star in a neo-Tokyo high-rise.Thatcher's exit marks the end of a significant chapter in her career, highlighting her desire to evolve beyond the iconic character.