In Laverne Cox's flashbacks, her character is played by her twin brother, M Lamar.

In Sophia Burset's flashback episodes that are set before her character's transition, Burset is played by Cox's twin brother, M Lamar, a New York City-based musician and performer. This way, the series is able to tell Sophia's story in a way that's both unique and honest — and completely respectful to the actor who plays her.