Dominic Purcell and Wentworth Miller, who rose to fame on Jail Break, are set to star in new hostage drama sequence Snatchback.
Selection reviews that Jail Break stars Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell are set to reunite for Snatchback, a brand new hostage drama sequence in growth at Common Tv.
The official logline for Snatchback reads: “Impressed by the lifetime of an actual covert intelligence officer who remains to be lively within the discipline in the present day, the sequence follows a extremely expert privately contracted workforce of operatives as they get better hostages throughout the globe from among the most unique, and equally harmful areas on the planet.” Scott Rosenbaum, finest recognized for his work writing and govt producing The Protect, is ready to function author and govt producer on the undertaking. Purcell may even govt produce alongside Tish Cyrus-Purcell and Dannah Axelrod Summers of HopeTown Leisure.
“We’re completely thrilled to be part of this workforce with such gifted people,” Tish Cyrus-Purcell mentioned. “Rosenbaum has crafted an emotionally charged and excessive stakes world the place Dominic Purcell and Wentworth Miller reunite, bringing to the display screen the extraordinary heroes of a real-life personal hostage restoration workforce.“
Miller and Purcell starred in Jail Break as brothers Michael Scofield and Lincoln Burrows. The unique sequence ran for 4 seasons from 2006 to 2009 and was adopted by a TV film, The Remaining Break. They returned for a Jail Break revival in 2017, and though one other season was within the early phases, Miller later mentioned he was formally executed with the sequence.
Nonetheless, the franchise might return because it was reported final yr that Mayans M.C. co-creator, govt producer, and showrunner Elgin James is growing a new Jail Break undertaking for Hulu. The undertaking won’t comply with the characters of the unique sequence, however will probably be set in the identical world. James will write the sequence in addition to govt produce alongside Jail Break creator Paul Scheuring, Daybreak Olmstead, Marty Adelstein, and Neal Moritz.
Snatchback gained’t be the primary time Miller and Purcell have reunited since Jail Break. The pair additionally appeared collectively in The CW’s Arrowverse on The Flash and Legends of Tomorrow. Miller performed Leonard Snart, aka Captain Chilly, and Purcell performed Mick Rory, aka Warmth Wave.
