Prison Break Revival Is Officially a Go: Updates on Cast, International Setting 

Five months after getting a pilot script order, Fox’s

revival has been officially ordered to series — and the cast is starting to be fleshed out.

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Both Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell have signed on to reprise their lead roles, as brothers Michael Scofield and Lincoln Burrows, while TVLine hears that talks thus far are underway with both Sarah Wayne Callies (now starring on USA Network’s

, which the actors said earlier this week will dictate their window of availability for the

revival, which is tentatively set to start filming this spring. Originally eyed as a 10-episode event series, Fox is now thinking closer to nine episodes, to begin filming as soon as late March.

“The story unravels on an international landscape — it’s not a domestic [plot],” Fox co-chariman/CEO Dana Walden said. “We open on a very international contemporary-feeling story.”

, in which a major character met his demise. Noting how many times the characters have broken out of prison, “It’s not a documentary!” she laughed.

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The Fox drama’s original producing team, including series creator Paul T. Scheuring, Neal Moritz, Marty Adelstein and Dawn Olmstead, will executive-produce the new series, with Scheuring serving as showrunner.

I thought it was reported that its take place a few years later, which was said last summer.

Ausiello’s article from the other day quotes the Fox Ceo saying, ““It picks up the characters several years after we left them in the last season of the show.”

“Prison Break:The Final Break” took place shortly after season 4, so in order to be several years it would have to take place after the death supposedly happened, as opposed to before. I guess we’ll find out.

They’re not sure WHAT to do due to double-booking with Legends…somebody goofed.

It was/has been confusing, at best. Story updated with 11% more clarity.

You’re always great about clarifying things. Thanks for always being on top of things!

I think I might rewatch The Final Break at some point before revival begins. Or should I, wondering if that will just make it worse.

not good enough matt! we demand 13% clarity. please fix.

I think you meant “Fox is now” and not “Fox is not”.

Preceding? Well that’s a surprise, although I guess that explains how they’ll bring Michael back. I hope they get Callies, and I personally would be happy if they’d be able to get Jodi O’Keefe back as well.

It would be great for Fox to make the whole series available to watch on their site, so those of us who forget what happened (or who skipped the last season due to burnout…just sayin’) can refresh our memories and be invested in the new episodes.

I’m not sure if you have Netflix but they have the whole series on there.

I repeat he’d the entire series as well as the two hour finale movie in advance of this beginning in the spring – all episodes are on Netflix.

I really hope they are able to secure Sarah for the show. I don’t think I could handle a season of Michael’s angst without her.

Also I really want to know: Did Linc take Sophia to Paris after all! I’m serious I’ve been wondering about it ever since the show ended.

Bring Sofia back! I loved her scenes with Lincoln. Hopefully they’d still be together.

LJ get put in prison in Europe somewhere and they have to break him out.

Oh, I feel SO MUCH BETTER after the clarification. Thank you! Whew!

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I realize I’m asking for a LOT; I really appreciate you thinking about it and I’ll understand if you tell me no 😉

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I don’t really care how they resurrect Michael, I’m just so happy this is happening!!! Sara and Sucre are a must have in my opinion ;)

This is awesome! I loved Prison Break. They have to bring back Sucre and definitely Alex Mahone and what would the show be without T-Bag? Gotta bring that twisted freak into the show somehow. Can’t wait!

I love the brothers, but if they don’t have tbag….forget it

Bring Debra Jean back onto the show….

I definitely think Debra Jean Belle should make an appearance…

Excited to hear it’s coming back!! Yah. Same characters is great.

I want all of the characters back, best tv show ever created & I am HOOKED!!!! I am on edge & hope the saga continues each episode with a thrill.

Interesting, cool, looking forward to hearing more. –

Can’t wait for their première in LoT next week !

The first was beyond the best out of all the seasons. But still excited to see how the story will go.

I think u should look at history channels cajun pawn stars ,Fox would b a big hit with them on their channel

I have watched this show 3 times and i love it. Glad to here that it is coming back.

i have all the complete cd of prison break like all the cast

When does the new 1st episode start and on which channel

Omg I hope its more than just the 9or 10 episodes make it more and seasons please don’t tease n take it a way after just these few.

I just don’t understand why it was taken off or why end it if you have so many viewers that love this series. It had me hooked on the 3rd episode once things fell into place then it was addictive to watch. Plus went out n bought the set to keep watching over night over..it’s one of those shows you never get board of. Just the way it ended was really hurtful to watch without crying. Just hope this time the plot is much better than the last series, it just seemed like it was a quick writing off for the show. Let’s see what is in store for us this time

Umm…didn’t one die?? Can’t wait to see what the writers will do.

How on the earth is possible that michael Scofield becomes alive?

This is Earth2 prison break lol that’s how. Haha Jkin

But seriously tho, I wonder how their going to address that.

T-bag missing out is like kiefer Sutherland not reappearing in 24

T-bag is the best character amongst all. The show is nothing without him.

it wl be great awesom to see brothers return i canf wait!!!

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