Hulu starts production of darker Prison Break reboot

A new television series set in the world of the popular drama "Prison Break" is currently in production, with filming already underway. The reboot, which will stream on Hulu, will feature an entirely new cast and story, departing from the original series that starred Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell.

Actor Lukas Gage, who leads the new ensemble, confirmed the production update on Tuesday night while attending the premiere of his film "Voicemails for Isabelle" in Hollywood. He stated that filming is currently midway through. Gage will portray a first-time congressional candidate named Jackson. To prepare, the actor said he studied the political style of former West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin and also drew inspiration from former President Barack Obama.

The new series will center on Emily Browning's character, Cassidy Collins, a former soldier who becomes a corrections officer at a dangerous American prison to prove her devotion to a loved one. The cast also includes Drake Rodger, Clayton Cardenas, JR Bourne, Georgie Flores, and Myles Bullock. Gage noted that acclaimed character actor Margo Martindale is among those appearing in the series.