Certain series have left their mark on the history of pop culture. The production of a nugget, however, relies on a fragile balance that is often unknown to the general public. From casting to script choices, through enmities or moments of grace, the destiny of a creation sometimes reveals real surprises. Here are 5 filming secrets on Orange is the new black by Jenji Kohan available on Netflix.
The cast members were very united
According to the site The Things who examined the actresses’ social networks, the members of the cast had made it a habit to see each other regularly outside of filming to have fun. As our colleagues note with irony, this is the complete opposite of the prison atmosphere where women tended to tear each other apart.
Laura Prepon almost gave up her role
She breaks the screen in the series. Laura Prepon, who plays Piper’s partner Alex in Netflix’s based-on-a-true-story drama, wasn’t really up for the role. She thus confided to The Hollywood Reporter : “I didn’t want to sign another six-year contract again.” The production finally found a way to convince her and that’s good because her performance was so successful.
The role of Tiffany Doggett was carefully prepared
To play Tiffany Doggett, a very religious protagonist, Taryn Manning said she learned extensively about women of faith. She says she did a lot of digging to find information and fully understand her role.
Natasha Lyonne spent her time reading between scenes
Filming can be very long and everyone has their own way of passing the time. For Natasha Lyonne, who plays Nicky Nichols, that means reading. The members of the cast saw her always turning pages.
Jodie Foster directed an episode of the series
While Jodie Foster is best known for her acting skills, she has also stepped behind the camera several times. This is again the case for Orange is the new blackspecifies The Richest. This is a first episode of season 2 that left its mark, since it earned it an Emmy Award nomination!
That’s all for this week. Are you one of the die-hard fans of this series? Don’t hesitate to remind us of your memories in the comments. If you liked the article, you can always find the previous part of this section here.
