Hulu Orders 'Prison Break' Reboot Pilot with Elgin James

Dec 12, 2024, 06:18 PM

Hulu has ordered a pilot for a 'Prison Break' reboot, spearheaded by Elgin James, the co-creator of 'Mayans M.C.' and 'The Outlaws.' This new installment will be set in the same universe as the original series but will introduce new characters, moving away from the iconic duo of Michael Scofield and Lincoln Burrows. The pilot order marks a significant step towards bringing a fresh take on the beloved franchise to the screen, with James executive producing alongside key figures from the original series, including Paul Scheuring, Dawn Olmstead, Marty Adelstein, and Neal Moritz. The reboot comes at a time when the original 'Prison Break' has experienced a streaming resurgence, ranking as the #1 most streamed series in the US in August 2024, produced by 20th Television, a part of Disney Television Studios.