Prison Break revival is in the works – without original characters
Neither Dominic Purcell nor Wentworth Miller are expected to return.
As Suits looks set for a revival off the back of its streaming popularity, it has been suggested that another long-running series will soon be returning to screens.
Deadline has reported that Hulu is developing a new version of Prison Break, set in the same world as the original series but featuring a different cast and characters.
The series is reportedly being written and executive produced by Mayans MC's Elgin James, while Prison Break creator Paul Scheuring will act as executive producer.
The original show starred Dominic Purcell and Wentworth Miller and ran for four seasons between 2005 and 2009, before a sequel series arrived in 2015 and ran for one season.
It is not a surprise that Miller isn't set to return - in 2020 the star, who is gay, said in an Instagram post: "I’m out. Of PB. Officially. Not [because] of static on social media (although that has centered the issue). I just don’t want to play straight characters. Their stories have been told (and told)."
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Purcell responded to the post: "It was fun mate. What a ride it was. Fully support and understand your reasoning. Glad you have made this decision for you health and your truth. Keep the posts coming. …. love ya brother."
This announcement could mean that Prison Break is following the revival format Suits is reportedly following, based on the model established by shows like CSI and NCIS, where each show focuses on a different location and characters.
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It will become just one of a number of major shows being rebooted, with the US version of The Office also supposedly in line for a revival.
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