14 DAY TRIAL // The Netflix original series, the incredibly well received “Orange Is the New Black,” is losing one of its leading ladies, The Hollywood Reporter confirms. Laura Prepon won’t be back as a regular on season 2.
Though neither Netflix nor Prepon’s camp was available for comment at the time of writing, THR says it has it on very reliable sources that Alex, Prepon’s character, will exit the show completely in the upcoming season.
In other words, the deal is done and the only thing missing is the official confirmation.
The actress will still make appearances, but they will only serve to wrap up Alex’s storyline.
“Our season is still developing and nothing is confirmed,” a rep for Netflix says on the topic.
“It remains unclear whether Prepon's exit was her decision or a creative direction from executive producer Jenji Kohan,” THR notes.
Hopefully, fans will get their answers soon.