Natalie Alyn Lind Opens Up About Her ‘Dutton Ranch’ Hesitation and the Taylor Sheridan Crossover She Wants (Exclusive)
The ‘Dutton Ranch’ newcomer opens up about nerves, horses and the Taylor Sheridan crossover she's dreaming of
Key Takeaways
- Natalie Alyn Lind reveals how she felt hesitation joining an already beloved franchise.
- She plays Oreana, a friend of Carter's, in the new ‘Yellowstone' spinoff.
- Lind says ‘Landman’ is her favorite Taylor Sheridan show and would love a crossover.
As the daughter of One Tree Hill star Barbara Alyn Woods, Natalie Alyn Lind is no stranger to the film and TV industry. Even so, the 25 year old actress said that joining the cast of Dutton Ranch was filled with lots of moments of “hesitation.” Below, we share everything Lind said about her time on set, including what other Taylor Sheridan show she would like to cross over with if given the chance.
Natalie Alyn Lind opens up about ‘Dutton Ranch’
Lind was announced as a Dutton Ranch cast member several months ago. She plays Oreana, a friend of Carter’s (Finn Little). Prior to this show, she was in The Goldbergs (2013 to 2023), Tell Me A Story (2019 to 2020), Big Sky (2020 to 2021). Natalie Alyn Lind was announced as part of the Dutton Ranch cast several months ago and plays Oreana, a friend of Carter (Finn Little). Before joining the expanding Yellowstone universe, Lind built a strong television resume with roles on The Goldbergs (2013 to 2023), Tell Me a Story (2019 to 2020) and Big Sky (2020 to 2021).
“I was a huge fan of the show [Yellowstone], so going in and being able to be a part of it definitely felt surreal from the beginning,” Lind tells Woman’s World of joining the Dutton Ranch cast. “There’s a lot of hesitation about starting a new franchise that’s already a part of one, but I’m so happy with how the show turned out. It’s an honor to be a part of it now.”
One reason for that hesitation? Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly! When asked about how she felt about joining a show centered around them and their dynamic, she said had “hesitation at the beginning, because I’m a fan of the franchise, but the moment that I got on set, it just all kind of melted away. It was such an amazing experience.”
“There’s nothing more freeing than being in the middle of Texas on horseback,” she added. “It’s beautiful, and it’s just such a peaceful feeling.”
Natalie Alyn Lind shares some on set secrets
While audiences often picture Hollywood sets as nonstop excitement, Natalie Alyn Lind says part of the reality involves plenty of waiting around as well. Discussing her experience on the Sheridan series, she joked that she spent “hours and hours in hair and makeup.”
Another place she spent a lot of time? Craft services!
“I would try something new every day. There’s not like one thing that I would consistently eat,” Lind says. “There was one day that [someone] gave me a cup of the chocolate espresso beans, and I had a couple of those. And I swear to God, it was just all in my teeth for, like, hours, and I couldn’t get it out.”
Natalie Alyn Lind reveals her favorite Taylor Sheridan show
Sheridan has numeroushit shows and movies to his credit, and while Dutton Ranch, as well as the whole Yellowstone universe, hold a special place in Lind’s heart, she said that Landman is her favorite show. That’s right, she loves the Texas-based oil drama that stars Sam Elliott, Billy Bob Thornton, Ali Larter and more.
She also said that if given the chance, she would love to do a crossover with them, which would make sense since both shows are set in Texas.
“100 percent,” Lind assured. “I love it.”
Be sure to catch Natalie Alyn Lind as Oreana in Dutton Ranch, which premieres Friday May 15 on Paramount and Paramount+.
Ready for more? Subscribe to our YouTube channel for video podcasts, health tips and uplifting stories designed for women 40, 50, 60 and beyond.
Conversation
All comments are subject to our Community Guidelines. Woman's World does not endorse the opinions and views shared by our readers in our comment sections. Our comments section is a place where readers can engage in healthy, productive, lively, and respectful discussions. Offensive language, hate speech, personal attacks, and/or defamatory statements are not permitted. Advertising or spam is also prohibited.
