Katie Holmes almost took lead role in 'Orange Is the New Black'

Actress Katie Holmes was almost cast in the role of Piper Chapman in Orange Is the New Black.

The Netflix show's creator Jenji Kohan revealed that she was a fan of Holmes and considered the former Dawson's Creek actress for the lead, reported E! online.

"You know, I met with her. She had other things to do. And also in the beginning, no-one knew what this was," Kohan said.

Taylor Schilling, who plays prisoner Piper, added, "I'm a big fan of Katie Holmes. She could be friends with Lorna or like Lorna's Boston sister."

Holmes has previously said that the Emmy-nominated show is one of her favourite series.