Hulu is developing a new series set in the world of the beloved Fox drama “Prison Break,” confirmed by Variety. This new installment, written by Elgin James, the co-creator and showrunner of “Mayans M.C.,” is currently in the early stages of development under his Sierra Drive banner. It is not expected to feature the original main characters, Michael Scofield (played by Wentworth Miller) and Lincoln Burrows (played by Dominic Purcell).
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Elgin James executive produces the show alongside Dawn Olmstead, “Prison Break” creator Paul Scheuring, Marty Adelstein, and Neal Moritz. Apart from the “Sons of Anarchy” spinoff “Mayans M.C.,” James has also co-created the Amazon Studios/BBC One series “The Outlaws” with Stephen Merchant, starring Christopher Walken.
“Prison Break” aired for five seasons on Fox and spawned a TV movie called “The Final Break,” as well as a low-budget spinoff called “Prison Break: Proof of Innocence,” exclusively available on mobile phones. The series also inspired a video game, online webisodes, a magazine, and a novel.
The show follows Lincoln Burrows, who has been wrongfully sentenced to death, and his brother Michael Scofield, who devises a plan to help Lincoln escape from prison. With its impressive ratings, “Prison Break” won a Golden Globe for Best Television Series Drama in its first season.
Starring Robin Tunney, Peter Stormare, Amaury Nolasco, Marshall Allman, Wade Williams, and Paul Adelstein, the series was executive produced by Adelstein, Moritz, Matt Olmstead, Kevin Hooks, Dawn Parouse, and Brett Ratner.
This news was first reported by Deadline.
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