Dominic Purcell and Wentworth Miller, who rose to fame on Jail Break, are set to star in new hostage drama collection Snatchback.
Selection studies that Jail Break stars Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell are set to reunite for Snatchback, a brand new hostage drama collection in growth at Common Tv.
The official logline for Snatchback reads: “Inspired by the life of a real covert intelligence officer who is still active in the field today, 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.” 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 will even govt produce alongside Tish Cyrus-Purcell and Dannah Axelrod Summers of HopeTown Entertainment.
“We are absolutely thrilled to be a part of this team with such talented individuals,” Tish Cyrus-Purcell stated. “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 non-public hostage restoration workforce.“
Miller and Purcell starred in Jail Break as brothers Michael Scofield and Lincoln Burrows. The unique collection 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 levels, Miller later stated he was formally accomplished with the collection.
Nevertheless, 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 is not going to comply with the characters of the unique collection, however will probably be set in the identical world. James will write the collection 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.
