A reboot of the popular drama series is reportedly in development, and here's everything we know about the return of the hit Fox show. Debuting back in 2005, the original centered on Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller), a man who gets himself locked up in order to help his brother escape from prison after being set up for a crime he didn't commit. Across its five seasons on the air, the story grew more and more elaborate as left viewers hanging on dramatic twists that defined the television of the mid-2000s.
was originally canceled in 2009 after four seasons, but the incredible popularity of the show spawned a mobile-exclusive spinoff series, video games, and even a TV movie called
. Additionally, , but it was largely written off as a mistake because of its poor execution. The franchise was left dormant in the intervening years, but a new development arrived in late 2023 which suggests that the show will soon be rebooted.
After six years off the air, a for the streaming giant Hulu. The new series will reportedly be headed by Elgin James who is most famous for co-creating the spinoff James will serve as producer and also provide writing for the reboot, but no other behind-the-scenes personnel have been announced yet.
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Despite the fact that the show has been announced to be in development, the reboot hasn't actually been confirmed yet. Shows and movies are often put in development by streamers and networks that never see the light of day. However, the sure-fire success of a reboot might mean that an official confirmation of the series will come sooner rather than later.
At this juncture, it is impossible to say exactly who will be in the cast of the reboot, but it is safe to say who won't be appearing. Original series star , and the openly gay actor rejected the idea of playing straight characters ever again. While Miller is out of the equation, featured a massive ensemble that could return in the reboot.
While the announcement that the reboot was in development was rather scant on details, it did reveal that the show would be something of a soft reboot
. Instead of completely resetting the universe, the reboot will take place in the same world as the original show but will explore other aspects of the story. This choice was likely made to attract fans of the original without totally alienating potential new viewers. This choice also leaves the door open for notable stars to return as well.
