The upcoming Prison Break reboot is set to be a dark and gritty take on the original series, according to actor Lukas Gage. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Gage revealed that the new show will pay homage to the beloved TV series he grew up watching, but with a modern twist. 'We're paying respect to the amazing TV show that I grew up loving, but it's also on Hulu now, so we can get really gritty and get really dark,' he said. 'It's gonna be crazy, it's gonna be a wild ride.'
Gage, who stars alongside Emily Browning, Drake Rodger, Clayton Cardenas, JR Bourne, Georgie Flores, and Myles Bullock, hinted at potential returns of some original cast members. The original series, which ran from 2005 to 2009 with a revival season in 2017, centered around two brothers played by Dominic Purcell and Wentworth Miller. 'We might see a couple of OGs coming back,' Gage teased.
The reboot will feature a new cast of characters, but with a familiar setting. 'It's set in the same world as the previous version, but with a fresh take,' Gage explained. 'We have a lot of amazing character actors, and I'm working with Margo Martindale right now, which is like a character actor dream world.'
While Gage is currently promoting Voicemails for Isabelle, a Netflix rom-com co-starring Zoey Deutch and Nick Robinson, he's also busy with the Prison Break reboot. 'It's a new cast, but we're bringing something fresh and exciting to the table,' he said. 'We're not just remaking the original, we're adding our own unique spin to it.'
The Prison Break reboot is set to be a thrilling and intense addition to the crime drama genre, with a focus on grit and darkness. 'We're not afraid to take risks and push boundaries,' Gage assured fans. 'It's going to be a wild ride, and I can't wait for people to see it.'
In my opinion, the Prison Break reboot sounds like a refreshing take on a classic series. By moving to Hulu and embracing a darker tone, the show can offer a unique viewing experience. The potential return of original cast members adds an exciting layer of nostalgia, while the new cast brings fresh talent and perspectives. I'm intrigued to see how the show will pay homage to the original while carving its own path. It's a bold move, and I'm eager to see how it unfolds.
