The reboot of Prison Break is taking shape, with six new roles revealed as the casting project continues. The new iteration of the mid-2000s crime drama hails from Mayans M.C. co-creator Elgin James and currently has a pilot order at Hulu. The story of the Prison Break reboot is said to take place in the same overall universe as the original, though initial reports mentioned that the leading duo of Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller) and Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell) are not expected to appear. Specific plot details remain under wraps.

TVLine is sharing new information about some of the characters that will appear in the reboot. The six are described as series regulars, including a female Army Ranger who’s now a Corrections Officer at a co-ed prison that has seen one escape in 100 years. Other new characters include a male senate candidate, who is an old friend of the Army Ranger, and an inmate serving time for a crime he did not commit. The remaining three characters are a convict, a female Corrections Officer trainee, and a pregnant inmate. The father is locked up just a few floors away.

What The New Character Details Mean For The Prison Break Reboot

It Includes Some New Ideas

Lincoln and Michael kneeling and looking cautious in Prison Break season 5 Michael talking to Whip in Prison Break. Michael and Lincoln hiding behind a crate in Prison Break season 5 The cast of Prison Break season 5 standing together Prison Break season 5 promotional poster

The co-ed prison is a fresh take on the crime drama, allowing for more of a spotlight on a different set of characters rather than the original which prioritized the relationship between Michael and Lincoln. Still, for anyone familiar with the original, there are points of connection. Michael’s big plan at the start of the series was to save his brother, whom he believed to be innocent. The reboot carries that point forward, making that trait the focus for a new regular. Correction Officers, or COs, are likewise similarly vital in the original.

It is important to note that the project is still in the pilot stage. That generally means that Hulu has the right to pass on the reboot, tweak it, or move forward with a full pick-up. The potential series, which hails from 20th Television, counts original series creator Paul Scheuring among the executive producers. Veteran producers Dawn Olmstead, Marty Adelstein, and Neal Moritz are also on the team which bodes well for the new Prison Break cast.

Our Take On The New Prison Break Characters

A New Approach May Be Needed

Michael extending his hand and reaching down to Sara in Prison Break

The original Prison Break already had a short-lived revival. If the reboot wants to stand out as a success, it’s better off taking the premise and shaking it up. It doesn’t preclude fan-favorites from returning, albeit it does acknowledge that the original already had a healthy run that is impressive given the inherently finite premise. A lot of the success, all the same, will depend on who is cast.