Laverne Cox Will Appear On MTV's "Faking It" Next Season

    The OITNB actress will guest star as a "demanding" drama director in an upcoming episode of Season 2.

    We could all use more Laverne Cox in our lives, and soon MTV's Faking It will be giving us just that.

    The Orange is The New Black star will make a guest appearance in an upcoming Season 2 episode as Margot, the director of Hester High's drama club.

    OH MY KARMY! @LaverneCox will guest star on #FakingIt this season AND two new faces are joining the cast: http://t.co/D4e9daivbC

    Cox's character is described as, "demanding, intense, and full of herself."

    Filming for the upcoming season is already underway:

    Shooting season 2 has been amazing so far, we can't wait for your guys to see it all!! I'm sworn to secrecy. #fakingit

    Start to a great week of shooting: Faking It - S2

    Also joining the cast? Yvette Monreal as Regan, a "hip, edgy lesbian with a rebellious streak." Keith Powers joins the cast as Theo, a possible love interest for Lauren (Bailey Buntain).

    You might recognize Monreal from MTV’s Awkward and El Rey Network's Matador, while Powers has previously appeared on Pretty Little Liars.

    Faking It makes its return Sept. 23 at 10:30/9:30c on MTV.