Prison Break is returning with a reboot on Hulu: Everything we know

The escape is back in fashion: Hulu has given Prison Break reboot green light, bringing back to the screen one of the most recognizable prison universes of recent television, albeit with a renewed and completely independent approach.

The premise is based on the same premise, but the pieces are changed: New characters, new arc and a female protagonistEmily Browning plays Cassidy Collins, a former soldier who accepts a position as a prison guard at one of the most dangerous prisons in the U.S. to prove how far she's willing to go for someone she cares about.

What has been confirmed about the project

The series order comes after a development of almost two years and a pilot filmed in June 2025; that is, the reboot goes from paper to reality with Hulu officially supporting the production.

The series takes place in the same world as the original, but without continuing their plotsThe central idea, according to the official logline, places the protagonist in an extreme environment to test her limits, a starting point that promises tension, moral dilemmas and cat and mouse game.

Behind the project is 20th Television, the studio responsible for the first Prison Break on Fox. The executive producers are Dawn Olmstead, Paul Scheuring, Marty Adelstein and Neal Moritz, all names with history in the franchise.

cast and characters

In front is Emily Browning as Cassidy Collins, the new face of a universe that, for now, doesn't feature appearances from the original cast. Around him moves an ensemble cast with antagonisms and alliances yet to be discovered.

• Drake Rodger is Tommy, an inmate with a decade behind bars.
• Lukas Gage plays Jackson, a politician in his first campaign for Congress.
• Clayton Cardenas plays Michael “Ghost”, enigmatic figure with weight in the prison.
• JR Bourne is Junior, marked by an escape that occurred decades ago.
• Georgie Flores plays Andrea, cadet training to be a civil servant.
• Myles Bullock as Darius “Red” another of the key inmates.

In addition, names such as Priscilla Delgado (Cheyenne) Among the regulars and notable guest stars: Ray McKinnon (Joe Dahl, Private Detective), Margo Martindale (Jessica Strand, warden), Donal Logue (Holt Keane) and Lili Taylor (Carole Mullen).

Creative team and production

The project is led by Elgin James (Mayans MC, The Outlaws), who He serves as showrunner, screenwriter, executive producer, and also directs the pilot episode., thus concentrating the creative vision of the startup.

James brings a seasoned authorial pulse to the crime drama and He knows well the tone that a prison story requires; his life and professional career feeds that view with firsthand experience in border stories.

Along with him, producers with DNA from the original series return: Dawn Olmstead, Paul Scheuring, Marty Adelstein and Neal Moritz. combination of new and veteran voices seeks to balance updating and legacy.

How it connects to the original series

This return is not a clean slate: It shares a universe with Fox's Prison Break, but embarks on its own narrative path. No cameos confirmed And, in fact, Wentworth Miller stated at the time that he was leaving the character of Michael Scofield behind.

The masterwork It aired between 2005 and 2009 (four seasons) and came back with one event season in 2017. In addition to a tv movie (The Final Break), had spin-offs and digital content, consolidating a phenomenon that continues to find new audiences in streaming.

The interest in the brand is not accidental: in recent times the series has performed well on platforms and has looking at the Nielsen rankings, a sign that its mix of suspense, wit and conspiracy continues to be engaging.

Schedule, filming and where to watch it

The pilot was filmed from June 6-30, 2025 in West VirginiaThere's no announced release date, but given the usual production schedules, everything points to 2026 being the most reasonable window.

The broadcast is confirmed in Hulu (US) and Disney+ (international markets)Meanwhile, the original series remains available to stream in several territories, making it easy to catch up or revisit key plots.

Tone keys and what we can expect

The approach points to a high-tension thriller with components of modern prison drama: power, loyalties, institutional corruption, and extreme decisions. Specialized media have indicated that the action will take place in a mixed-gender prison, a setting that opens up new dynamics.

With a protagonist within the system, the conflict is reversed from the classic plan of escape from outside to inside. This shift, if successful, can bring a fresh perspective on the eternal question: What price are we willing to pay for those we love?

The shadow of nostalgia also looms. There is desire, yes, but The team seems determined to avoid the carbon copyThe promise is to respect the spirit without being tied to old molds, a balance that will require measured script, complex characters and sustained rhythm.

With production underway, a defined cast and a creative team that mixes experience and new voices, This reboot of Prison Break consolidates itself as one of the strong movements in the series scene: same mythology, different rules and a protagonist prepared to risk her life in the heart of the monster.