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New 'Prison Break' Reboot Greenlit by Hulu

10/20/2025

Summary

Story summary

Hulu has greenlit a reboot of "Prison Break," created by Elgin James.
The new series follows Cassidy, a soldier-turned-corrections officer, who takes a job at a dangerous prison to protect a loved one.
The cast includes Emily Browning, Drake Rodger, and Lukas Gage, among others.
The reboot will feature a new storyline and characters, without original leads Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell.
The project is produced by 20th Television, with no release date announced.

History

Historical Context

"Prison Break" premiered on August 29, 2005, captivating audiences with its story of escape and survival. Created by Paul Scheuring, the series followed brothers Michael Scofield and Lincoln Burrows, with the latter wrongfully sentenced to death. The show's success led to a revival in 2017, reflecting ongoing societal interests in justice and prison reform, as well as a trend in reimagining popular series.

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Story summary

Hulu has greenlit a reboot of "Prison Break," created by Elgin James.
The new series follows Cassidy, a soldier-turned-corrections officer, who takes a job at a dangerous prison to protect a loved one.
The cast includes Emily Browning, Drake Rodger, and Lukas Gage, among others.
The reboot will feature a new storyline and characters, without original leads Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell.
The project is produced by 20th Television, with no release date announced.

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