Netflix Announces Premiere Dates for 'Orange Is the New Black,' 'Wet Hot American Summer' Prequel and More
by Andy Neuenschwander
Get your shower slippers ready, because Netflix has announced the premiere date for "Orange is the New Black" season three!
The announcement came today as the company revealed premiere dates for a number of upcoming releases, including the "Wet Hot American Summer" prequel series and "Sense8" from the Wachowskis, creators of "The Matrix."
Here's where all the shows and specials announced today will premiere:
"Chris D'Elia: Incorrigable" (comedy special): April 17
"Jen Kirkman: I'm Gonna Die Alone (And I Feel Fine)" (comedy special): May 22
"Sense8" (new series): June 5
"Orange Is the New Black" (returning series): June 12
"Wet Hot American Summer: First Day at Camp" (new series): June 17
"What Happened, Miss Simone?" (documentary): June 26
The "Wet Hot" series will act as a prequel to the movie, despite the movie having been made over a decade ago. The original cast, which included Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, Amy Poehler, Bradley Cooper, Christopher Meloni, Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks and others, will all return and will be joined by Jon Hamm, Kristen Wiig, Chris Pine and Jason Schwartzman.
As for "OITNB," Aussie actress Ruby Rose was recently cast and is rumored to be playing a character that will cause a love triangle between Piper and Alex. Meanwhile, Jason Biggs is said to be phased out almost completely from the upcoming season.