EP 78: Behind “Yellowstone” & “The Madison”: Director Christina Alexandra Voros On Creating TV Magic

Gorgeous landscapes, high-stakes drama, and throw in some horses and cattle for good measure.  That’s just another day at the office when you work on a show in Taylor Sheridan’s universe.  Emmy-nominated Christina Alexandra Voros is one of the most influential female voices in Sheridan’s inner circle, having directed multiple episodes of his hit shows, including “Yellowstone,” “1883,” “Lawman: Bass Reeves,” and now, every episode of “The Madison.”   

“The Madison” stars Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell and explores themes of family and loss, as well as the healing power of the land. For Christina, working with Michelle Pfeiffer on the series in Montana was a career highlight, saying, “ her focus and resilience and heart through the process of making the show is absolutely remarkable.”  Christina also serves as executive producer for the series, which is streaming now exclusively on Paramount+.  

 💬 In this episode, we explore:

• Christina’s path to becoming a director, which meant veering from her original dream of being an actress
• How this NYU Film school grad and proud Brooklynite fell in love with a cowboy, and now lives on a ranch in Texas 
• Why she took a demotion to camera operator to work on “Yellowstone,” and why at first she thought it was the biggest mistake of her career
• How she approaches shooting technically challenging scenes, including working with animals and choreographed fights
• Her thoughts on the advances women directors have made in the industry, and why she is optimistic for the next generation  
• How she is preparing to direct two more highly anticipated Sheridan projects: “Frisco King,” starring Samuel L. Jackson, and the “Yellowstone” spinoff, “Dutton Ranch.”

Resources:🔗 Watch The Madison on Paramount+ 

📸  Follow Christina Alexandra Voros on Instagram 

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