Samira Wiley is trading in a prison cell for a therapists office and, it seems, a cafe?
Plus, theOrange Is the New Blackalum gives EW the scoop on her first post-Poussey role.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY:How did this role come about?
Credit: Byron Cohen/FX
Were you a fan ofYoure the Worstbefore taking the part?
And I am a big fan of [Youre the Worst]; I think its such smart television.
What can you tell us about your character Justina, Gretchens new therapist?
Justina is a very new and young professional.
She hasnt been doing this for that long, and she really values professionalism.
Whats her relationship with Gretchen like?
The relationship with Gretchen definitely starts out as a professional one.
And Justina is trying to desperately have it remain a professional relationship.
Do we learn a little more about Justina, beyond her relationship with Gretchen?
We get to see some teasers, not too much.
We do get to see some of Justina outside of the office.
[As teased in the photo above.]
What was it like stepping on set for the first time and interacting with the cast?
Orangereally felt like my home set.
So I sort of felt like the new kid in school, being on a different set.
My experience was made so much better by everyone on set.
Honestly, the best thing on set was Im a really big fan of Aya Cash (Gretchen).
Shes such an amazing talent, and most of Justinas scenes are with Gretchen.
Are you especially interested in projects that balance comedy and drama so well?
Its something I love to be a part of.
Its really like life, you know?
We laugh through our tears there are moments of sorrow followed immediately by laughter.
So I think its probably the truest reflection of how we live.
I think thats why I gravitate toward that.
How do you feel about the fan reaction surroundingPousseys death inOrange is the New Black?
Is there anything you could tease about your new Hulu series,The Handmaids Tale?
We havent started [filming] or anything yet.
Im anticipating the first day on set, and I am so happy to be apart of this.
This show is gonna be very timely, in terms of whats going on in America right now.
And this ones very different from Poussey, so Im excited to show the world that character.
Youre the Worstreturns to FXX on Aug. 31 at 10 p.m.
