With credit together with roles in Chucky, The Spiderwick Chronicles, The Younger and the Stressed and The Strolling Useless, Alyvia Alyn Lind is carving a formidable path by way of Hollywood. Subsequent up: Her extremely anticipated Netflix sequence Wayward, accessible on Netflix September 25. Set in a bucolic city, the psychological thriller (it additionally stars Mae Martin, Toni Collette and Patrick J. Adams) finds a treacherous troubled teen trade. On the heart of the chaos, Lind’s teenage character should work to dismantle an unregulated cult, a “therapeutic” college referred to as Tall Pines, whereas being “treated” inside it.
Wayward is getting the watchers. What are you most enthusiastic about for individuals to see within the sequence?
“I’m excited for people to finally see the finished product. Everyone involved poured their hearts into this show, and we had the best time bringing it to life. The fact that it’s about to be out in the world feels surreal. I can’t wait to watch it drop and then immediately stalk TikTok to see reactions.”
Are you able to share any BTS glam secrets and techniques from the set—the merchandise you used within the hair-makeup chair to the early-2000s look down?
“Because our show is set in the 2000s, I loved exploring time period through her hair and makeup. We leaned into imperfections—the smudged eyeliner, messy hair—because that’s who Leila is. Early in the season, we used a red pigment under the eyes to give her a raw, strung-out look. Then, as her story shifts from home life to Tall Pines, all of that is stripped away. The bare-faced contrast felt so vulnerable and exposed the teenage girl beneath the grungy exterior.”
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What are a few of your favourite magnificence merchandise?
“I’m a total beauty junkie, so my list is endless. For everyday essentials, I swear by the ILIA Skin Tint, Summer Fridays’ Pink Sugar Balm—I keep one in every bag I own—and Glossier Boy Brow. When I wear all three, I can take on anything.”
Are you able to stroll us by way of your premiere-night glam and styling?
“Premiere night is always chaotic in the best way. I start with a full skincare ritual—mask, ice roller, the works—before handing it over to my glam team. Those hours are my favorite; I sip coffee and play music while my team works their magic. For styling, my mood board is pretty consistent: Brigitte Bardot, Catherine Deneuve, and a lot of inspiration from my sister, Emily.”
