Series creator Jenji Kohan explained toThe Hollywood Reporterwhy Pennsatucky’s death was integral to the series.
It took actress, Taryn Manning, time to process how her character left the show.
“It’s meant to leave you with such a feeling.
It was very sad,” she explained.
“I still get sad.
Nobody’s getting out of here alive.
And for people to just grasp this notion, I think the world would be a better place.”
Even Taryn Manning had doubts that she would be able to fully transition into Pennsatucky.
But Manning cites the biggest difference between her and her “OITNB” character is their politics.
“I have about five [gay best friends],” Manning toldUs Magazine.
Luckily, Manning was able to fully embrace Tiffany Dogget once she got into costume.
“[Costumes] helped very much to have Taryn go away …
I like going into costume.
Because I wanted to be the girl next door.”
In fact, before Pennsatucky, Manning was almost exclusively cast in the “girl next door” archetype.
We’re grateful Manning finally accepted her true calling: bringing Pennsatucky to life.
