With credits including roles in Chucky, The Spiderwick Chronicles, The Young and the Restless and The Walking Dead, Alyvia Alyn Lind is carving an impressive path through Hollywood. Next up: Her highly anticipated Netflix series Wayward, available on Netflix September 25. Set in a bucolic town, the psychological thriller (it also stars Mae Martin, Toni Collette and Patrick J. Adams) unearths a treacherous troubled teen industry. At the center of the chaos, Lind’s teenage character must work to dismantle an unregulated cult, a "therapeutic" school called Tall Pines, while being “treated” within it.
Wayward is getting the watchers. What are you most excited about for people to see in the series?
"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."
Can you share any BTS glam secrets from the set—the products you used in 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."
What are some of your favorite beauty products?
"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."
Can you walk us through 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."
