What Is The Cast Of Orange Is The New Black Up To In 2022?
Orange is the New Black (OITNB) is a Netflix series that follows the main character, Piper, as she spends time in a low-security women's prison. It's based on a memoir written by Piper Kerman, and it follows women as they serve their sentences. The show explores topics such as racism, sexism, LGBTQ issues, and the flawed prison system. As of 2016, OITNB became one of the most-watched and longest-running series on Netflix.
OITNB aired from 2013 to 2019. It's been 3 years since the show ended, so what have the cast been up to in 2022?
10 Taylor Schilling As Piper Chapman
Taylor Schilling takes on the role of the lead character, Piper Chapman. Piper willingly turns herself in to serve her prison sentence after her association with a drug dealer 10 years earlier. Her time in jail is the focus of the show. Surprisingly, the character was almost played by Katie Holmes, but things didn't work out, and Schilling took on the role.
Since OITNB ended, Schilling has starred in The Prodigy and the TV series The Bite. This year, Schilling held a role in the Hulu biographical drama, Pam & Tommy, playing the role of Erica Gauthier.
9 Danielle Brooks As Tayshia "Taystee" Jefferson
Danielle Brooks plays Tayshia Jefferson, also known as "Taystee". Tayshia is a likable character that leads the fight for social justice during the show's riot. This year, Brooks has taken on roles in Instant Dream Home, Peacemaker, and Close Enough.
She also plans to appear in a musical adaptation called The Color Purple in 2023. Interestingly, while Brooks starred in the Broadway performance of The Color Purple, she said she had to work hard to get cast in the movie adaptation.
8 Kate Mulgrew As Galina "Red" Reznikov
Kate Mulgrew plays Galina Reznikov, better known as "Red". Red found herself in prison after getting caught up with the Russian mafia. While there, she becomes the head chef in the cafeteria. Before OITNB, Mulgrew was best known for her role in the Star Trek franchise, playing Captain Kathryn Janeway.
This year, Mulgrew has kept busy, appearing in several other projects, such as Flowers in the Attic: The Origin, The Man Who Fell to Earth, and The First Lady.
7 Natasha Lyonne As Nicky Nichols
Natasha Lyonne plays Nicky Nichols, who is a heroin addict that tends to fall on dark humor to get by. Before OITNB, Lyonne was best known for her role in the comedy, But, I'm A Cheerleader and other indie films. This year, Lyonne took on roles in DC League of Super-Pets and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. She also co-created and stars in Netflix's series Russian Doll.
6 Jackie Cruz As Marisol "Flaca" Gonzales
Jackie Cruz portrays Marisol Gonzales or "Flaca", who is one of the youngest inmates at the prison. In 2022, Cruz held a role in the thriller movie, Panama. She also replaced Stephanie Beatriz in the horror/thriller film History of Evil, placing her as the co-lead with Paul Wesley.
5 Laura Prepon As Alex Vause
Laura Prepon plays Alex Vause, who is Piper's on and off again love interest. Prepon is perhaps best known for her role as Donna on That '70s Show. This year, Prepon has been living life with her husband and two children. She also has been outspoken about current events from this year. Recently, she opened up about her decision to terminate a pregnancy to save her life, which she discussed after The Supreme Court made the decision to overturn Roe V. Wade.
4 Yael Stone As Lorna Morello
Yael Stone plays Lorna Morello in OITNB, who is a resourceful, softhearted, and bold inmate throughout the series. Originally, Stone was only contracted to appear in one episode, but she was later promoted to a series regular. This year, Stone has played roles in the thriller movies Blaze and Blacklight.
3 Uzo Abuda As Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren
Uzo Aduba takes on the role of Suzanne Warren, also known as "Crazy Eyes". Suzanne is an intelligent woman who suffers from mental health issues. Since Orange is the New Black, Aduba went on to partake in numerous other Netflix roles, including in the movie Candy Jar, and a lead role in the film Miss Virginia. In 2022, Aduba lent her voice to the animated film Lightyear.
2 Dascha Polanco As Dayanara Diaz
Dascha Polanco plays Dayanara Diaz, who ends up in the same prison as her mother. After the show ended, Polanco went on to star in the series Russian Doll alongside her OITNB co-star, Natasha Lyonne. This year, Polanco played a role in the movie Samaritan, as well as in DC League of Super-Pets. She also began starring in the series Gordita Chronicles.
1 Selenis Leyva As Gloria Mendoza
Selenis Leyva portrays Gloria Mendoza, who is a devoted mother of two that winds up in prison after seeking a better life for her children. This year, Leyva held a role in the thriller film, Breaking. She also plans to star in the movie, Creed III in 2023.
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