Hulu Revives 'Prison Break' with New Characters and Thrilling Plot

Hulu is set to reboot the 2005 drama 'Prison Break' with an entirely new storyline and cast. The reboot will introduce a fresh set of characters while maintaining the original series' thrilling premise. Key figures behind the original show, alongside new talent, return to bring this exciting story to life.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Los Angeles | Updated: 21-10-2025 13:13 IST | Created: 21-10-2025 13:13 IST
Hulu Revives 'Prison Break' with New Characters and Thrilling Plot
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Hulu announced a reboot of the popular 2005 drama series, 'Prison Break'. According to Variety, the new series will introduce an entirely new storyline set in the familiar world but with different characters.

The original 'Prison Break' series captivated audiences with Michael Scofield, played by Wentworth Miller, ingeniously orchestrating his brother's escape from prison. The series concluded after five gripping seasons.

This reboot focuses on Cassidy, played by Emily Browning, an ex-soldier turned corrections officer who pushes boundaries to help a loved one. The show features a fresh ensemble, including Drake Rodger, Lukas Gage, and others. Elgin James takes on multiple roles as writer, showrunner, producer, and director, alongside executive producers like Paul Scheuring from the original series.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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