'Orange is the New Black' Cast: Laura Prepon Returning for Season 3
Fans of Netflix's hit series "Orange is the New Black" will be happy to know that one cast member will be returning for the next full season. Laura Prepon announced yesterday that she will be reprising the role of Alex Vause and be in "every episode" of the upcoming season.
"Netflix doesn't do the standard contract of blocking you off for a few years, so I had a conflict come up," Prepon said while appearing on the "Today" show. "It's since been handled and we've started season three and I'm in every episode. I'm so bummed that I wasn't in season two more. Sorry you guys! But season three, we're already shooting and it's going to be awesome."
Prepon's character is the ex-girlfriend of lead character Piper. She is very proud of her work on the series and says it is a strong series for all women.
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"I honestly don't think there is another show on television right now which has as many strong, independent female characters. Netflix is awesome because we totally push the envelope. (Creator) Jenji Cohen – nothing is taboo for her – we go there – and our viewers are smart. They want compelling TV and now it's more competitive than ever. I got one of the scripts and I was like, 'Oh my God.' It's also so exciting because that's when you grow as an actress … when you're totally out of your comfort zone," Prepon explained.
"Orange is the New Black" is taken from the book of the same name and has been an immediate success, with fans always wanting more. Season two was just released, allowing fans to binge-watch it all at once. Now they can rest assured that season three is already underway and Prepon will be returning. Speculation has begun as to when the new season will be released, and it will most likely come out in June or July of next year.
