Christina Alexandra Voros has become a key figure behind the scenes in Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone franchise. The 48-year-old director, producer, and cinematographer has taken on multiple roles across the series and its spinoffs, and she says she is grateful for the journey.
In a recent interview with Woman’s World, Voros discussed her eight-year involvement with the Yellowstone universe and what it has been like to work with creator Taylor Sheridan.
From Camera Operator to Director
Voros first joined the team in 2018 as a B-camera operator on the original Yellowstone series. Since then, she has worked on several other projects in the franchise, including the prequel 1883, the new spinoff Dutton Ranch, and The Madison.
“I have been part of the Yellowstone world since the first season,” she said. “I started as a B-camera operator and later became a director of photography, director, and cinematographer. I now primarily shoot my own episodes.”
She added that the experience has helped her grow significantly as a filmmaker. “I really grew up in this world as an artist and learned something new every single day on set,” Voros explained. “I’ve been asked to do things I had no idea how to do at first, and now I can. I feel very lucky.”
Her Relationship with Taylor Sheridan
Voros described Sheridan as a major influence on her career. “Taylor’s like a big brother to me,” she said. “He has been a real advocate for me as an artist. I’ve had a front-row seat and a sort of master class in visual storytelling from him, both as a writer and producer.”
When asked about her favorite project in the franchise, Voros highlighted 1883. “It was such a special experience for me,” she said. “It was challenging to make, but it told a beautiful story. Of all the shows I’ve worked on with Taylor, 1883 is the one that stays with me the most. After finishing it, I thought that even if I went back to bartending, I had created something meaningful.”
Working on Dutton Ranch and The Madison
Voros recently directed both The Madison and Dutton Ranch. She described the two series as offering a good balance in her work. “The Madison has more nuanced emotional storytelling, while Dutton Ranch is more aggressive and muscular in its drama,” she explained.
She also shared a fun idea for a potential crossover between the two shows. “I would love to see Stacy Clyburn (Michelle Pfeiffer) and Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) get along and have a whiskey together at the same bar,” Voros said. “But these two stories exist in their own worlds that are different sides of a similar point.”
Personal Life and Connection to the Stories
Voros’s own life has some parallels with the themes in Sheridan’s shows. She moved from New York City to West Texas after meeting and marrying wrangler Jason Owen, who works as an animal coordinator on many of Sheridan’s productions. The couple now lives in a small town, and she says the experience of starting a new life in the West deeply influenced her approach to The Madison.
When Sheridan offered her the chance to direct the full season of The Madison, she was surprised. “I almost fell out of my chair,” she recalled. “I never imagined being given the opportunity to direct something that felt so close to aspects of my own life.”
Looking Ahead
Voros said she is excited about the future of the Yellowstone universe and the characters in Dutton Ranch. She noted that the series begins with Beth and Rip finally finding some peace, but their strong personalities quickly draw new challenges to them.
She remains open to new opportunities, including the possibility of creating her own show one day. “I would love to,” she said. “But as long as I have the chance to keep creating stories with people who are as passionate about storytelling as I am, I will be happy.”
Voros’s journey from camera operator to director is a notable example of growth within a demanding and fast-paced television franchise. As Dutton Ranch continues and more projects develop, she is expected to remain a central creative force in Sheridan’s expanding universe.
