Lukas Gage Leads New Prison Break Reboot on Hulu

The original *Prison Break* aired on Fox from 2005 to 2009, following brothers Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller) and Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell). A single-season revival aired in 2017. The upcoming reboot will stay in the same universe with a new ensemble for a fresh streaming narrative.

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• 2005–2009: Original series airs on Fox.

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• 2017: Revival season airs on Fox.

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• Present: Reboot filming underway for Hulu.

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The franchise’s distribution has shifted from broadcast network Fox to streaming service Hulu.

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The reboot stars Lukas Gage, Emily Browning, Drake Rodger, Clayton Cardenas, JR Bourne, Georgie Flores and Myles Bullock. Gage confirmed veteran character actor Margo Martindale has joined, calling it a character-actor dream. Producers hinted that a few original cast members may appear, no names disclosed.

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The series will stream on Hulu, allowing a darker, grittier tone. Gage said the move lets the team “pay respect to the amazing TV show that I grew up loving” while exploring gritty, dark storytelling. He highlighted that Hulu's platform permits exploration of darker themes that were limited on network television. Filming is underway.

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In a recent interview Gage said the reboot aims to honor the original while using Hulu’s flexibility, retaining core themes and delivering a “wild ride” distinct from the network era. He expressed enthusiasm for working with Margo Martindale and suggested possible original-cast cameos. He also hinted that a couple of original series characters could return in the new version.

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• “we’re paying respect to the amazing TV show that I grew up loving but it’s also on Hulu now, it’s not on Fox, so we can get really gritty and get really dark. It’s gonna be crazy, it’s gonna be a wild ride.” — Lukas Gage, Actor

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• “I’m working with Margo Martindale right now and that’s like a character actor dream world, that show.” — Lukas Gage, Actor

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• “we might see a couple of OGs coming back;” — Lukas Gage, Actor

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The reboot reflects a broader trend of reviving legacy franchises on subscription platforms, where creators can pursue mature content without network limits. Placing *Prison Break* on Hulu may attract longtime fans and new viewers seeking contemporary crime drama.

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Production continues with no premiere date announced. Updates on additional casting, including potential original-cast returns, are expected as post-production proceeds. Gage’s involvement underscores his active presence in high-profile streaming projects.

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