As the chorus of the Orange Is The New Black theme song goes, "You've got time," and Orange Is The New Black fans know this to be true; the seventh season of the Netflix series recently premiered, which means fans have had plenty of binge-watching hours to spend with the ladies of Litchfield! The series premiered back in 2013, capturing the hearts of countless Netflix subscribers and gained attention for its real-life inspiration; its story was based on the memoir of Piper Kerman.
The fictionalized depiction of Kerman's story includes a cast of characters with their own personal plotlines brought to life by Orange Is The New Black's eclectic cast. Not only do the cast members have clear on-screen chemistry, they clearly enjoy each other's company behind-the-scenes! Why do the OITNB cast members have so much fun, we may ask? Here are 20 behind-the-scenes stories from Litchfield.
20 Uzo Aduba Was 'Crazy' Late To Her Audition
From the moment Susanne "Crazy Eyes" is introduced, we can tell "Crazy Eyes" is full of personality! Personality isn't limited to "Crazy Eyes" as a character; her real-life counterpart, Uzo Aduba, possesses some unique personality traits, herself!
Aduba started her experience out on set with a bang! She was late to her audition for Orange Is The New Black. Luckily timeliness didn't affect her role!
19 Danielle Brooks Was Nervous About This 'Taystee' Element
From the intricate episode plotlines to the overall setting of the series, the show can be a tough watch!
For Danielle Brooks, she wrestled with accepting her role because it required her to be nude at times. Brooks told The Hollywood Reporter, "I almost didn’t take the job because I thought I had to be topless. I thought it was going to affect my career."
18 The Cast Loves Hanging Out Together
We would be justified in thinking the mood around Litchfield would be quite dark based upon the daily shenanigans of the Litchfield ladies, but judging upon the legions of social media photos shared among the cast, the Litchfield ladies legitimately love each other, IRL!
ONITB's characters aren't allowed to have much fun, but behind-the-scenes, it's quite the opposite! The cast frequently enjoys hanging out together.
17 Jason Biggs Hangs Out With The Ladies
Fan commentary surrounding Piper's ex-husband Larry has evoked mixed reactions among the Orange Is The New Black fandom, but Larry's IRL counterpart, Jason Biggs, seems to pay no mind to the conversation; Biggs was too busy hanging out and having fun with the Litchfield ladies behind-the-scenes!
Biggs revealed to Glamour how tight the cast is. He said, "These girls have the best time..."
16 The Show Was Filmed Near A Famous Street
When opposite worlds collide, an odd occurrence is almost always expected! The combination of the residents of Litchfield and the residents of Sesame Street would inevitably cause some raised eyebrows!
Behind-the-scenes media magic can inspire cool coincidence. Sesame Street is located pretty close to Litchfield; the iconic children's series is filmed at the same studio, according to Glamour! Could Elmo hang with Nicky?
15 Samira Wiley Found Love Behind The Scenes
No matter the circumstance, meeting your true love can be an integral and beautiful part of your life story! For Samira Wiley (Poussey), she met her other half just down the hall; Wiley found love with Lauren Morelli, who wrote on Orange Is The New Black.
Not only is their marriage close to home, its origin reflects similarities to Orange's Is The New Black's plot!
14 Laura Prepon Almost Left The Show
What would Piper's storyline be without her soulmate Alex? Alex's absence was almost a reality. Her IRL counterpart, Laura Prepon, felt hesitant about committing to the role for understandable reasons.
Prepon revealed to The Hollywood Reporter, "I didn't want to go on to another full six-year contract just yet." Executive producer Tara Herrmann, added, "We had been working on writing Alex out of the show."
13 Natasha And Dascha Walked Dogs Behind The Scenes
When the plot of Orange Is The New Black is intense, the cast knows an activity or two to clear their minds after a hard day at work!
Natasha Lyonne and Dascha Polanco were captured out in the wild taking a stroll with precious pups. Natasha Lyonne preserved the moment with a social media picture. How sweet is this?
12 The Fictional Ladies Of Litchfield Aren't The Only Prisoners
Authenticity will not only legitimize a piece of art but can make it more enjoyable for fans!
The creators of Orange Is The New Black were extremely careful to preserve the show's subject matter with believability. Bringing the subject of incarceration to life on screen is a delicate process, no doubt. The opening credits of the show exhibit authenticity; the sequence features once incarcerated individuals.
11 The Cast Knows About Your Binging Habits
Blink twice and you'll miss it! Who among us has eagerly pressed "play" in anticipation of an Orange Is The New Black marathon from the sound of the key unlocking a cell?
Many of us are familiar with the concept of binge-watching, and the "big wigs" are aware of our habits! According to Bride's Blush, Netflix is tailoring Orange Is The New Black for us!
