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Katie Holmes Almost Played Netflix's OITNB Lead
4 Feb
Summary
- Katie Holmes was once considered for a lead role in Orange is the New Black.
- Creator Jenji Kohan confirmed Holmes passed on the project in 2014.
- Holmes had other commitments and the show's future was uncertain then.
Before Taylor Schilling became synonymous with Piper Chapman, the lead in Netflix's hit series "Orange is the New Black," actress Katie Holmes was considered for the role. The show, which debuted in 2013, eventually spanned seven seasons and became a flagship program for the streaming giant.
In a 2014 interview, series creator Jenji Kohan shared that Holmes had been approached. Kohan expressed her admiration for Holmes but noted that the actress had other projects at the time. Holmes also reportedly had reservations due to the show's early, unproven status.
Ultimately, Taylor Schilling accepted the role. Her performance propelled her to stardom, anchoring the critically acclaimed drama for its entire run and cementing "Orange is the New Black" as a television landmark.
