Hulu Reboots 'Prison Break' with New Cast and Storyline

In a move that is sure to excite fans of the original 'Prison Break' series, Hulu has officially greenlit a new reboot of the hit 2005 drama. The project, which has been in development for nearly two years, will be helmed by Mayans MC co-creator Elgin James, who will serve as showrunner and director of the pilot.

While the new 'Prison Break' will be set in the same universe as the original Fox series, it will introduce a completely new story centered on loyalty, sacrifice, and survival inside one of America's most dangerous prisons. Leading the cast is Emily Browning, who plays an ex-soldier turned corrections officer willing to risk everything for someone she loves. The ensemble also includes Drake Rodger, Lukas Gage, Clayton Cardenas, JR Bourne, Georgie Flores, and Myles Bullock.

The premise of the reboot marks a shift from the original, which followed a man's daring mission to free his wrongly accused brother. However, the new series promises to retain the signature tension and emotional core that made the original a phenomenon. Produced by 20th Television, the reboot brings back original executive producers Paul Scheuring, Dawn Olmstead, Marty Adelstein, and Neal Moritz, ensuring a seamless connection to the world that fans know and love.