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

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

From How She Does It by Karen Finerman

March 17, 2026 · 42 min · Season 2 · Episode 78

About this episode

Christina Alexandra Voros discusses her journey as a director in the television industry and her experiences working on shows like 'Yellowstone' and 'The Madison'.

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…

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Host: Karen Finerman

Guest: Christina Alexandra Voros

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Organizations: Paramount+

Books & works: Yellowstone, 1883, Lawman: Bass Reeves, The Madison

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