It is officially time to say goodbye. The cast of Orange Is The New Black announced the cancellation of the show in a heartfelt Instagram video.
The upcoming seventh season, set to premier in 2019, will be the shows last. Creator of the show, Jenji Kohan made a statement about the final season, stating “after seven seasons, it’s time to be released from prison. I will miss all the badass ladies of Litchfield and the incredible crew we’ve worked with. My heart is orange but fade to black.” The end of the show is not much of a surprise given Kohan has stated in the past that, though this series is one that can go on forever by brining new characters in, she was leaning towards ending the series after the seventh season.
Members of the cast have also spoken out about the final season approaching. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Taylor Schilling, who plays Piper Chapman in the series, gave insight on how she felt about the cancellation. Schilling stated that “as an actor getting ready to say goodbye to a role that I’ve lived with for six years, it’s very poignant.” The actress continues, “it’s a very kind of surreal time. It’s as surreal as it was when the thing came out of the gate and was so powerful those first few seasons. It’s equally as surreal now to be ending it all.”
Laura Prepon also spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about her feelings, reminiscing on her days of That 70’s Show. Prepon stated “the endgame is there. As of now, season seven is our last season. So, the endgame is clear. … I don’t know if I can say that I’m prepared for the end, but I’ve been doing this for a long time and I know that there’s always going to be more after that. It will just be different. Orange is its own special thing, just like That ’70s Show was, and I’m so happy that I get to be a part of it.”
If you are as big of a fan as I am, then this is pretty hard news to take. OITNB impacted society and shed light on many social issues that sadly impinge on our world. This is a show that will be missed. Make sure you comment down below if you will be watching season seven!
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