As the highly anticipated reboot of the popular series ‘Prison Break’ prepares to premiere on Hulu, the show has gained significant momentum with the addition of six new cast members. The new cast members include Sam Trammell, Robin Weigert, Chris Coy, Kerry Bishé, Sean Bridgers, and Jean Louisa Kelly, who will be playing recurring roles in the series.

The new cast members join the previously announced series stars Emily Browning, Drake Rodger, Lukas Gage, Clayton Cardenas, JR Bourne, Georgie Flores, Kelli Berglund, and Myles Bullock, who will be playing lead roles in the series.

The new series, which is being rebooted by Elgin James, will follow the story of an ex-soldier turned corrections officer who takes a job at one of the deadliest prisons in America to prove just how far she’ll go for someone she loves. The series is expected to premiere in the near future, and fans of the original series are eagerly awaiting the new reboot.

New Cast Members Announced

Sam Trammell, who is best known for his seven-season starring role in HBO’s ‘True Blood’, will be playing the role of Jarrod Boggs, a powerful figure with deep roots in West Virginia. Trammell recently recurred in the final season of HBO’s ‘Euphoria’ and has a lead role in Prime Video’s ‘The Gray House’.

Robin Weigert, who is an Emmy-nominated actress, will be playing the role of Chaplain Bannon, the prison chaplain who counsels inmates in need. Weigert is best known for her role as Calamity Jane in ‘Deadwood’ and will soon be seen in Netflix’s ‘The Altruists’.

Chris Coy, who is a series regular on Netflix’s ‘Black Rabbit’, will be playing the role of Mule, a dangerous and unpredictable inmate. Coy will next be seen in Jaume Collet-Serra’s Netflix feature ‘An Innocent Girl’ opposite Colman Domingo and James Marsden.

Kerry Bishé, who is best known for her starring role in AMC’s ‘Halt and Catch Fire’, will be playing the role of Mary Smith, a mysterious and dangerous female inmate. Bishé’s additional television credits include ‘Narcos’, ‘Scrubs’, and ‘Penny Dreadful: City of Angels’.

Sean Bridgers, who recently recurred in Apple TV’s ‘Government Cheese’ starring David Oyelowo, will be playing the role of Hollis, a devoted family man trying to rebuild his life. Bridgers previously starred opposite Renée Zellweger in NBC’s ‘The Thing About Pam’ and in ABC’s ‘Women of the Movement’.

Jean Louisa Kelly, who appeared opposite John Candy in ‘Uncle Buck’ and Richard Dreyfuss in ‘Mr. Holland’s Opus’, will be playing the role of Margaret, the new matriarch of a power-brokering political family. Kelly will next be seen in Angel and the Badman opposite Tommy Lee Jones.

The new series will be executive produced by Elgin James, Dawn Olmstead, Paul Scheuring, Marty Adelstein, and Neal Moritz, with 20th Television serving as the studio.

The cast of the new series is shaping up to be a talented and diverse group of actors, and fans of the original series are eagerly awaiting the new reboot. With the addition of these new cast members, the series is sure to be a hit with audiences.

Production Team Announced

Elgin James, who is best known for his work on ‘Mayans M.C.’ and ‘The Outlaws’, will be serving as the showrunner, executive producer, and director of the pilot episode. James’ experience in the industry and his passion for the project make him the perfect choice to lead the production team.

Dawn Olmstead, who executive produced the original series, returns as executive producer for the reboot. Olmstead’s experience in the industry and her knowledge of the original series make her a valuable asset to the production team.

The production team is shaping up to be a talented and experienced group of individuals, and with their combined expertise, the series is sure to be a success.