and ’s break from sharing the small screen together is coming to an end. The stars are set to reunite in a new hostage recovery drama titled , reported Tuesday, June 25. “Inspired by the life of a real covert intelligence officer who is still active in the field today,” the official logline reads, “the series follows a highly skilled privately contracted team of operatives as they recover hostages across the globe from some of the most exotic, and equally dangerous locations on the planet.
” ’s will serve as a writer and executive producer. No network is attached to the project as of now. Purcell, 54, and Miller, 52, starred as brothers Lincoln Burrows and Michael Scofield on Fox’s from 2006 to 2009.
The pair also appeared in , a TV movie that concluded the series before a was briefly ordered in 2017. In January 2018, Fox confirmed that an additional season was in early development. But in 2020, Miller said his work with the franchise was complete.
“I’m out. of PB. Officially,” he wrote at the time.
“If you were a fan of the show, hoping for additional seasons ...
I understand this is disappointing. I’m sorry.” Purcell responded in the comments section writing, “It was fun mate.
What a ride it was. Fully support and understand your reasoning. Glad you have made this decision for your health and your truth.
Love ya brother.” While will be an opportunity for Purcell to work with Miller again, it will also be a chance for the actor to work with his w.
