“The knowledge that June was the one who ripped [Fred] apart, that’s the scary part for Serena. That’s the biggest threat. And if she goes out into the real world and gets released, especially if she gets to keep her baby, that’s the part that will constantly have her living in fear. To Serena, June is capable of anything, including ripping Serena or her baby to shreds.”

“I think my guideline has been to find things that inspire me. And as long as I stick to that, I don't think I'll have any problems crossing over to becoming an adult actress.”

Samira Wiley photographed by Kate Owen for NYLON Pride Issue (June 2019)

“I find women on the whole to be much more compelling cinematic characters,” he discloses. “There seems to be much more going on with a woman than a man. Just from a very strategic cynical point of view, I’d rather watch a show that is driven by interesting complex women, rather than me.”