Tatiana Maslany has said that she feels a "strong sense of responsibility" to Orphan Black's LGBT fans.
The star plays a series of clones who all have different struggles with identity on the BBC America series, which includes a number of LGBT characters.
"I knew subconsciously we were talking about bodily autonomy, but it was reading essays from trans people and gay people that opened my eyes to how that was being talked about," she said at New York's PaleyFest Orphan Black panel.
Maslany also praised the show's style, adding: "What I like is the show isn't preachy, it just is.
"We put women at the center, [and] they're the default, but who cares? And that to me is so awesome and I hope for more of that."
She continued: "It's everywhere; reproductive rights, LGBT rights, transgender rights - I'm glad we get to reflect that. We talk about how your choices aren't your destiny, your body's not your destiny. You're your destiny."
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The show's creator Graeme Manson also said on the panel that the series will continue to evolve in its upcoming fourth season.
However, he added: "We've kind of always had an end point. Like an end to the mystery."
The series is expected to return in 2016 on BBC America. It airs in the UK on BBC Three.
Watch a special effects reel for the third season of Orphan Black below:
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