Orange is the New Black, the Netflix original series set in a women’s prison, has been renewed for a third season.

Orange Is The New Black Season 3

The second season of the hit comedy drama has yet to hit the streaming network, but the buzz surrounding the show has already assured the network that it should go forward with a third season, reported E! News. Laura Prepon, the That ‘70s Show actress who stars as Alex Vause on the series, announced the renewal news on Instagram.

“It’s official,” Prepon, who will only appear in a handful of Season 2 episodes, captioned a picture of Season 3 episode titles. “Season 3!! #oitnb #alexvause#backtothebighouse.”

Along with Prepon, who’ll have a larger part in the third season, star Taylor Shilling, Kate Mulgrew, Uzo Aduba, Taryn Manning, Laverne Cox and Natasha Lyonne all appear in the series’ second season. Lorraine Toussaint is joining the cast as new inmate Vee.

Orange is the New Black's second season will be released in full on Netflix June 6.

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