The show is expected to be a "new chapter" set within the same universe but featuring a fresh cast.

Since 2017, the show has been dormant. Fox (and later Disney, which now owns the IP) has shown little interest in continuing the story, especially after the mixed critical reception of Season 5. The actor Dominic Purcell (Lincoln Burrows) has publicly stated he is done with the show, and Wentworth Miller (Michael Scofield) has moved on to other projects (like Legends of Tomorrow and writing). There is no Season 6 in active production, let alone

Lead actor Wentworth Miller (Michael Scofield) stated in 2020 that he has no plans to return to the series or play the character again. Official Reboot: