Orphan Black: Echoes Showrunner Explains Why Tatiana Maslany Didn’t Cameo in Season 1
The final episode of the debut season for “Orphan Black: Echoes” aired on Sunday, concluding a series of ten episodes that kept fans guessing. This new series, which unfolds decades after the events of “Orphan Black” on BBC America, primarily introduces a fresh cloning mystery, albeit with intriguing links to its predecessor. Despite not featuring Tatiana Maslany in any of her multiple roles from the original show, characters like Felix Dawkins (Jordan Gavaris) and Delphine Cormier (Evelyne Brochu) made appearances, along with references to Sarah Manning and Cosima Niehaus among other Leda clones. However, an interview with “Orphan Black: Echoes” showrunner Anna Fishko revealed that efforts were made to include Maslany in the spinoff’s first season. Unfortunately, her involvement was hindered by scheduling conflicts due to her role in AMC’s canceled adaptation of “Invitation to a Bonfire.”