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EW caught up with Wiley just as the season, her last, was about to premiere.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: When did you find out about Poussey fate?
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SAMIRA WILEY: They came and talked to me before we started the season.
Were you surprised when they told you?
I was completely shocked.
Its been an honor.
Jenji Kohan and [co-executive producer] Tara Herrmann came to my dressing room and told me.
So to so see something like this happen to her?
They wanted it to hurt.
I think theyve done a wonderful job of putting it in a TV show.
Yes, I think it really was.
Its the most similar its an homage, in a way, of Eric Garners death.
What would you tell fans who are probably feeling incredibly sad right now?
I want to let them know Im still here!
[Laughs] Im still alive, Im still good.
Im looking forward to working in movies and Im going to be here.
