The reboot ofPrison Breakhas received a major update at Hulu. The possibility of bringing back the popular crime drama gained momentum in November 2023, as it was announced that the streamer was looking atMayans M.C.co-creator Elgin James torevivePrison Break. The project has received sporadic updates since then, with the original series getting increased visibility due to its availability on Netflix.
Deadlineconfirms that thePrison Breakreboot has landed a pilot order at Hulu. The project, which hails from 20th Television, is said to be a new story that takes place in the same overall universe. Although plot details are under wraps,the reboot is not expected to involve the central characters of Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller) and Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell). James is among the executive producers, via his Sierra Drive production banner, along with original series creator Paul Scheuring. Dawn Olmstead, Marty Adelstein, and Neal Moritz also executive produce.
What The Pilot Order Means For The Prison Break Reboot
It’s A Rare Development For Hulu
A pilot order means that Hulu iscommitted to seeing a version of the newPrison Break.If the streamer likes the pilot, it will pick up the reboot to series. Hulu could also tinker with the pilot and make changes before picking it up and moving forward with it. It is also possible that executives at Hulu will decide to pass on the reboot if the finished project doesn’t work for one reason or another.
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A pilot order is more common for broadcast television than it is on streaming.Suits: L.A.is a recent example, as the pilot order was first announced in February of this year. The legal drama was picked up to series months later and given a release date on NBC, with filming currently underway. Buta pilot order is just the first step, with several more to go. That includes casting for the newPrison Break, whichDeadlinenotes hasn’t started yet.
Hulu has done a few pilots in the past, including the murder mysteryDeath and Other Detailswhich was ultimately picked up to series.
The reboot is happening as theoriginal series has experienced a resurgence on Netflix. According to Nielsen,Prison Breakwasthe most-streamed show in the U.S.for August 2024. That spike in popularity may well serve as an added incentive for those involved to make sure the reboot connects and gets to the next stage of the process. In any case, this update likely means that there will be more clarity about the story, new cast, and whether the originalPrison Break actorscould return in guest roles.
Our Take On Prison Break Getting A Reboot
The Show’s Legacy Is Cemented
It’s hard to imagine that thePrison Breakreboot won’t be picked up, especially because it hails from the co-creator ofMayans M.C.who is no stranger to crime dramas. But if the Hulu project doesn’t move forward for whatever reason, the original had a solid run of five seasons that is still globally beloved. It’s not a story that cries out for a different take. Unless, of course, that take can bring something new to the table.
Prison Break
Cast
Prison Break tells the story of two brothers who must unravel a political conspiracy while escaping from one of the most secure places on Earth. When petty criminal Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell) is falsely convicted of murdering the Vice President’s brother, his own brother, Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller), has himself incarcerated in order to stage a daring prison break using the blueprints of the facility he has tattooed on his body.
