What is the cast of 'Orange Is the New Black' up to now that the Netflix show has wrapped?

“Orange Is the New Black" — Netflix’s second-ever original program which became a mega hit after its 2013 premiere — has come to an end after seven emotion-packed seasons. With a diverse cast of multi-layered characters, the series touched on a plethora of very real topics such as criminal injustice, mental health, immigration and more – each season leaving fans laughing (or crying) and keeping the conversation going on these topics.

Created by Jenji Kohan ("Weeds"), “OITNB" (which is loosely based on the memoir of the same name) set the precedent for what we now call TV bingeing. The show may be over, but see what the main cast is up to following their Litchfield Penitentiary days.

Taylor Schilling

From being the naïve new inmate to learning the ins and outs of surviving prison all while reconnecting with an old love, Taylor Schilling who played Piper Kerman — the show’s main protagonist — can be found in other projects including films “Phil” and “The Prodigy,” which both premiered this year. Last year, Schilling also starred in the film “Family.” IMDb does not list any upcoming projects for the actress.

Laura Prepon

Laura Prepon, who played Alex Vause (Piper's love interest), also directed a few episodes of “OITNB” during its run. IMDb does not list any upcoming acting projects for the actress who’s also popularly known for “That ‘70s Show,” but Prepon is very active on her YouTube channel where she shares tips on kitchen hacks like meal prepping and other topics like motherhood. She also revealed on Instagram that she is working on her second book, which according to Goodreads is titled "You and I, As Mothers: A Feel-Good, Live-Well, Stay-Connected Guide for Moms," and is expected to release in March 2020. Her first book, a New York Times bestseller, is titled "The Stash Plan: Your 21-Day Guide to Shed Weight, Feel Great, and Take Charge of Your Health."

Uzo Aduba

The actress who played Suzanne aka “Crazy Eyes” has slate of upcoming projects. Aduba stars in FX’s upcoming series “Mrs. America” as Shirley Chisholm, set to premiere in 2020. She will voice in the upcoming Cartoon Network film, “Steven Universe: The Movie,” set to be released in September. Aduba is also starring in the film “Miss Virginia,” set to be released this year, and another drama titled “Really Love,” which currently doesn’t have release date. Until then, you can also find Aduba in Netflix’s recent film “Beats."

Natasha Lyonne

Natasha Lyonne, who portrayed the quirky yet loving character Nicky, is going on to star in a film titled “Irresistible,” which is set to release next year. Until then you can find her starring in her co-created Netflix drama “Russian Doll,” which has been renewed for a second season.

Dascha Polanco

Dascha Polanco who played Daya, one of the youngest in the bunch, has two upcoming projects. She’s set to star in the film adaptation of “In the Heights,” a Lin-Manuel Miranda musical of the same name that is set to release next year, and “iGilbert,” which does not have an announced release date. Polanco also recently appeared in Ava Duvernay’s “When They See Us” and her "OITNB" co-star Natasha Lyonne’s “Russian Doll.” In the meantime, the actress said she’s back to auditioning and creating.

Danielle Brooks

Known for her role as the outspoken Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson on the show, Danielle Brooks is a soon to be a mom, she revealed back in July on Instagram. But Brooks, who is also a singer and recently released an EP, has several projects lined up including “Eat Wheaties,” “All the Little Things We Kill,” “The Public's Much Ado About Nothing,” “The Day Shall Come,” and “Clemency.” The latter two will be released later this year. She currently serves as an executive producer on Broadway’s “Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations.”

Taryn Manning

Taryn Manning, who played the quirky Tiffany "Pennsatucky" Doggett, had quite a transformation in the seven seasons of “OITNB.” Manning is starring in several upcoming dramas, including “The Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson,” set for 2019; “The Latin from Manhattan,” set for 2020; “Above the Line” and “The Gateway.” The latter two have not been given release dates.

Kate Mulgrew

Kate Mulgrew portrayed the character of Red Reznikov, who had fierce red hair and even fiercer attitude but was deeply protective of her inmate “family.” Mulgrew’s next project with be a drama called “The Magnificent Meyersons.”

Adrienne C. Moore

Adrienne C. Moore, who played Black Cindy on the show, is taking her talents to the live stage at NYC’s Public Theater. Starting Oct. 8, Moore will star in “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf,” a musical adaptation of the late Ntozake Shange’s book of the same name. Moore will also voice in "Wonder Woman: Bloodlines" (the first DC animated film to have the character in a starring role since the 2009 animated film), which is set to be released in October. Moore is also set to star in the romance “Modern Persuasion,” based on Jane Austen's final book. Until then you can find Moore in this year's "Shaft" remake.

Laverne Cox

Laverne Cox played Sophia Burset, a transgender inmate whose hands were able to transform any inmate’s hair. Cox’s upcoming projects includes “Jolt" (which she is currently filming), “Can You Keep a Secret” (which premieres Sept. 13.), “Bad Hair,” “Promising Young Woman” and the upcoming tenth season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Until then you can find her in the latest season of Netflix’s “Dear White People,” and in HBO’s newest show “A Black Lady Sketch Show,” where she made guest appearances.

Selenis Leyva 

Selenis Leyva played Gloria Mendoza, who, like Red, could whip up prison meals that were actually edible, and showed viewers how difficult it is to be a mother behind bars. Leyva’s next project is “Diary of a Female President,” a TV series for Disney + that she will star in alongside Gina Rodriguez from “Jane the Virgin” and Jessica Marcia from Netflix’s “On My Block.”

Samira Wiley

Samira Wiley played fan favorite Poussey Washington, who died in season 4. Honoring the character’s death, the creative team behind the series created the Poussey Washington Fund to support non-profit organizations in their effort to reform social justice issues. Wiley also starred in Hulu's "The Handmaid's Tale,” which she won an Emmy for, and recently appeared in the film “Vault.” Her upcoming projects include, “BIOS” and “Breaking News In Yuba County,” which she will star in alongside actresses Mila Kunis, Regina Hall and Awkwafina.

Lea DeLaria

Lea DeLaria, who played Carrie Black, one of the main characters in the earlier seasons of “OITNB,” will be in Hulu’s new show “Reprisal.” The series will be released on Dec. 6.

Laura Gómez

Laura Gómez played Blanca Flores, an inmate who was once dubbed as the crazy lady who seemed to speak to the devil in the corner. (She was really just talking on a cell phone.) In the final season of “OITNB,” Gómez’s character shows the touching hardships of being in an ICE detention center. Upcoming projects for the actress include a film titled “Sunshine,” which she shot in her native Dominican Republic, and where she says she plans on directing another film. Other projects include a short film titled "White Horse," a feature film based on a play she wrote titled “The Past Is a Mirage,” and a lot of writing, she said in an Allrecipes video.

Jackie Cruz

Jackie Cruz who played Marisol 'Flaca' Gonzales — the other half of the Flaca-Maritza duo — has several upcoming drama projects including “13 Steps,” “Faraway Eyes,” “A Nice Girl Like You," “Cleveland" and short film titled "Rosa."

Elizabeth Rodriguez

Elizabeth Rodriguez, who played the smart-talking inmate Aleida Diaz, has also had a reccurring role on 50 Cent's “Power,” which comes to an end this summer. Her upcoming projects include film drama “The Latin from Manhattan,” which she will star in alongside fellow “OITNB” alum Taryn Manning, short drama titled "I Was a Stranger" and another drama titled "Tonight at Noon."

Diane Guerrero

Diane Guerrero who played Maritza Ramos — the other half of the Flaca-Maritza duo — has also had a reoccurring role in CW’s recently concluded “Jane the Virgin.” She is currently a part the new DC series “Doom Patrol,” which streams exclusively on DC Universe, and will appear in a new movie titled "Killerman" starring Liam Hemsworth that premieres Aug.30.

Jessica Pimentel

Jessica Pimentel, who played Maria Ruiz, has an even more interesting life outside of Hollywood. Pimentel is also a heavy metal musician and is currently touring with Brujeria, a Mexican extreme metal band. “Whether it's writing music, playing on stage, studying and teaching Buddhism, acting on stage and screen, or charity work, I refuse to box away pieces of myself to appease other people and their idea of who they think I should be,” the actress expressed in an Instagram post. IMDb does not currently have any upcoming projects listed for the actress but according to her Instagram she has been auditioning.

Yael Stone

Australian actress, Yael Stone who played Lorna Morello, will be returning to her theater roots in Australia, The Sydney Morning Herald reported. The actress didn’t give much information about what her next theater act will be, but she’s expected to start appearing back on stage this year.

Nick Sandow

Nick Sandow, who played warden Joe Caputo by day and is a musician by night, is also a director and writer who directed a few of the show’s episodes during its run. His next upcoming acting project will be a film biography about record producer Neil Bogart titled “Spinning Gold.”

Alysia Reiner

Alysia Reiner, who played Natalie "Fig" Figueroa on the show, has also had a minor reoccurring role on FX’s “Better Things” as well as HBO’s “The Deuce,” where she's set to appear in the show’s upcoming third season.