A reboot of the popular drama series Prison Break is in development, and here's everything we know about the return of the hit Fox show. Debuting back in 2005, the original Prison Break centered on Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller), a man who gets himself locked up in order to help his brother escape from prison after being set up for a crime he didn't commit. Across its five seasons on the air, the story grew more and more elaborate as Prison Break left viewers hanging on dramatic twists that defined the television of the mid-2000s.

Prison Break was originally canceled in 2009 after four seasons, but the incredible popularity of the show spawned a mobile-exclusive spinoff series, video games, and even a TV movie called The Final Break. Additionally, Prison Break was brought back for a fifth season in 2017, but it was largely written off as a mistake because of its poor execution. The Prison Break franchise was left dormant in the intervening years, but a new development arrived in late 2023, which suggested that the show would soon be rebooted.

The Prison Break Reboot Latest News

Four More Cast The Reboot

Not long after the first starring roles were cast, the latest news confirms that four more cast have ed the Prison Break reboot. Expanding the ensemble, Clayton Cardenas (Mayans M.C.), JR Bourne (Teen Wolf), Georgie Flores (Famous in Love) and Myles Bullock (BMF) will all play major roles. Though some details aren't known yet, Cardenas will play the role of Ghost, a dangerous inmate. Meanwhile, Bullock will play another inmate named Darius "Red" Lewis, and Flores is Andrea, a Corrections Officer trainee. Finally, Bourne will play Junior, a survivor of a previous prison break who suffers from mental scars.

The newcomers include:

• Clayton Cardenas as Ghost
• JR Bourne as Junior
• Georgie Flores as Andrea
• Myles Bullock as Darius "Red" Lewis

The final episode of Prison Break aired on May 30, 2017.

The Prison Break Reboot Is In Development

The Project Was Announced In 2023

Though the project was announced all the way back in 2023, it took until December 2024 for the reboot to take the next step in the development phase. In the last month of 2024, Hulu ordered a pilot episode of the Prison Break reboot, but it's unclear when production will begin. The pilot will serve as a litmus test for the reboot, and it will be up to Hulu to decide if they want to green-light the show or on it. Some shows never make it out of the pilot phase, but Prison Break is a known quantity, making it a likely success.

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The Prison Break Reboot Cast

Wentworth Miller Won't Return

At this juncture, most of the cast of the Prison Break reboot is unknown, but it is safe to say who won't be appearing. Original series star Wentworth Miller said he wouldn't do Prison Break season 6, and the openly gay actor rejected the idea of playing straight characters ever again. While Miller is out of the equation, Prison Break featured a massive ensemble that could return in the reboot. Recent updates have confirmed that the show will take place in the original universe, but neither Miller nor his co-star Dominic Purcell will be involved. A wholly new cast is expected in the reboot.

The first new cast ed the show in March 2025, and they'll likely fill the lead roles. Emily Browning (Sucker Punch) has been tapped to play Cassidy Collins, a military vet who has now taken a job as a corrections officer. Smile 2 breakout Lukas Gage is appearing as aspiring politician, Jackson, while The Winchesters alum Drake Rodger will play Tommy who has been in prison for 10 years. Mayans M.C. alum Clayton Cardenas will play the role of dangerous inmate, Ghost.

Other newcomers include Georgie Flores (Famous in Love) as incoming Corrections Officer trainee, Andrea, while Myles Bullock (BMF) will play inmate Darius "Red" Lewis. Additionally, JR Bourne (Teen Wolf) is set to appear as Junior, a survivor of a previous prison break that now suffers from mental scars from the event.

The known cast of the Prison Break reboot includes:

The Prison Break Story Details

It Will Be A Soft Reboot

While the announcement about the Prison Break reboot was rather scant on details, it did reveal that the show would be something of a soft reboot. Instead of completely resetting the Prison Break universe, the reboot will take place in the same world as the original show but will explore other aspects of the story. This choice was likely made to attract fans of the original without totally alienating potential new viewers. This choice also leaves the door open for notable stars to return as well.

The ending of Prison Break season 5 was somewhat conclusive and saw Michael properly exonerate himself while gaining his identity back. He also refused an offer to the CIA, and was happy to finally return to a normal life. With Wentworth Miller refusing to return, and Dominic Purcell reportedly not involved, new characters will probably take center stage. With a host of character descriptions being revealed, it's clear that the Prison Break reboot is going to focus on a new prison and the various people who populate the facility as workers and inmates.