Stars of ‘Orange Is the New Black’ Answer Fan Q’s Via Twitter—Here Are the Best Replies
The stars of Netflix’s ‘Orange Is the New Black’ answered fan’s Q’s via Twitter. Here are the best replies.
If you’ve been living under a rock (or in a women’s prison) you might not have heard of Orange Is The New Black. More likely, you inhaled the entire first season on Netflix over the course of one weekend.
The popular series takes place in a women’s federal prison in Litchfield, N.Y., and follows the journey of yuppie convict Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling). But the show's biggest strength is its diverse, talented, and primarily female ensemble cast. While everyone has their own favorite inmate, a few of the characters have garnered a particularly large outpouring of media attention and fan support. Sophia (Laverne Cox) is a trans woman struggling to retain her identity within an unfeeling prison system, while Pennsatucky (Taryn Manning) is the self-appointed prophetess of Litchfield, and her harrowing story takes center stage in the first season’s gripping finale.
These actors and more delighted fans today by taking to Twitter to answer Orange Is The New Black inquiries. The questions, posted with the hashtag #AskOrange, were both personal and plot-related, and ranged from serious to funny to super flirtatious. But the cast members who participated were unanimously sweet and genuine. Plus, they seem to actually like each other. Today’s onslaught of OINTB tweets should help keep viewers sated until the next season hits Netflix in 2014.
Jason Biggs (Larry) wants more screen time, period.
“@_kristingaga: U wish ur character had more humorous scenes? #AskOrange” I'm grateful for any scene I have. JK I want to be in every frame.
— Jason Biggs (@JasonBiggs) September 25, 2013
Uzo Aduba (Crazy Eyes) makes a personalized Instagram video for a lucky fan.
@ohs3n here's your hello! #askorange #oitnb http://t.co/GXrhWP66xj
— Uzo Aduba (@UzoAduba) September 25, 2013
Matt McGorry, who plays heartthrob prison guard John Bennett, promises fans that he checks out their Twitters.
@alexprepon Sometimes I do. And sometimes I look at fans' twitter pages and pictures. #AskOrange #OITNB
— Matt McGorry (@MattMcGorry) September 25, 2013
Taryn Manning talks Pennsatucky’s pungent smell.
“@Jazzyguy19: What do you like most about your character? #AskOrange” Her body odor!
— tarynmanning (@TarynManning) September 25, 2013
Natasha Lyonne (Nicky) swears that Kate Mulgrew (Red) makes her laugh the hardest.
. @halfried26 #KateMulgrew she's on a whole other level. Also - @JasonBiggs makes me cry the most! #askorange
— natasha lyonne (@nlyonne) September 25, 2013
Uzo Aduba says OINTB has changed her view of female prisoners.
@05cluck @Piper @nlyonne @samirawiley @thedanieb absolutely. We all as people are so much more than our one mistakes. #oitnb #askorange
— Uzo Aduba (@UzoAduba) September 25, 2013
Jason Biggs and Pablo "Pornstache" Schreiber have a bromantic mustache moment.
“@JasonBiggs: .@schreiber_pablo will you please give me a mustache ride? #AskOrange” Biggs, ill give you a deep prostate massage. U rule...
— Pablo Schreiber (@schreiber_pablo) September 25, 2013
And Schreiber admits that he loves his universally reviled character.
“@hejella: @schreiber_pablo do you like your character? #AskOrange” There are very few things in life that I like more.
— Pablo Schreiber (@schreiber_pablo) September 25, 2013
Selenis Leyva (Gloria) has a #talentcrush on all of her cast mates.
“@Samanthasmidt: @selenis_leyva Who's your favourite cast mate? #AskOrange”not kidding when I say love them ALL!!! #talentcrush&admiration💋
— Selenis Leyva (@selenis_leyva) September 25, 2013
Emma Myles (Leanne) makes the Twitterverse very happy by insisting that the entire cast hangs out.
@ashhole1124 we all hang out, we all run into each other, or we all make plans. It's a great group of people:)
— Emma Myles (@_emmamyles) September 25, 2013
Laura Prepon (Alex) thinks Jason Biggs IRL isn’t as boring as the character he plays.
@samatasaga @JasonBiggs @TaySchilling follow him on twitter and you'll see how NOT boring he truly is
— Laura Prepon (@LauraPrepon) September 25, 2013
Laverne Cox (Sophia) is “proud to be a vessel” for the show’s vision, and is grateful for the huge impact her character has had.
@fuckyeahcarol I am just beyond grateful that Sophia has touched so many people. I am proud to be a vessel for our writers'& Jenji's vision
— Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) September 25, 2013
But more importantly, Cox is proud of her wig collection. It’s the one thing she would bring with her to prison.
@jtylerharrison my wig collection. the entire collection. That's one thing. lol
— Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) September 25, 2013
Samira Wiley (Poussey) peaces out with a witty hashtag and matching selfie.
Peace y'all. I'm #audi5000. #AskOrange #OITNB pic.twitter.com/87IvA2gOCk
— Samira Wiley (@samirawiley) September 25, 2013
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