Hulu Plans Prison Break Reboot with Major Guest Stars

Hulu is expanding its reboot of the popular 2000s crime thriller Prison Break with a notable cast including Emmy-winning actress Margo Martindale as Jessica Strand, the warden of one of America's deadliest prisons. The pilot, developed by Mayans M.C. co-creator Elgin James, also features Ray McKinnon as private detective Joe Dahl, Donal Logue as Holt Keane, a grieving father, Lili Taylor as Carole Mullen, a mother seeking the truth, and Sylvester Powell as an inmate named Maze. The reboot is set within the same universe as the original series but will introduce new characters and stories, with no involvement expected from the original leads Michael Scofield or Lincoln Burrows. Other returning cast members announced earlier include Emily Browning, Lukas Gage, Drake Rodger, and several actors from Mayans M.C. The original series creators and producers remain attached to the project, which aims to bring fresh narratives while maintaining ties to the Prison Break universe. Production of the pilot is set to begin soon, marking a significant step in revitalizing the franchise for a new audience.