

Miller's departure would be a huge blow to the show, which Fox Entertainment President Michael Thorn hinted would get another outing roughly two years ago.Īccording to JOE.co.uk, he told press: "We are developing a new iteration of Prison Break. If you were a fan of the show, hoping for additional seasons.I understand this is disappointing. In a recent Instagram post, the actor said that he wants to pursue roles that offer representation for the LGBT+ community, adding: "No more Michael. However, these plans could change now that Wentworth Miller, who plays Michael Scofield in the long-running series, has revealed that he's leaving the show. The post included the tease: "Rumour number three, will season PB 6 happen. The actor, who also starred alongside Wentworth Miller in The Flash and Legends of Tomorrow, shared an image to his Instagram back in September in a now-deleted post where he answered a number of rumours. While there is yet to be an official announcement of Prison Break season six from original broadcaster FOX, co-star Dominic Purcell seems certain it is on the way. Here's everything we know so far: Will there be a Prison Break season 6? Of course, the series could still return without him, as co-star Dominic Purcell is seemingly still on board. So, it appears that Miller is sticking to his commitment to permanently depart Prison Break, as he remains intent on providing positive LGBT+ representation that can provide hope to those coming to terms with their identity. Balanced, responsible storytelling matters. "Maybe the ONLY rep on TV in their part of the world? Forget the homophobes + zealots (because f*** them) - for the queer kids, the queer adults who will never come out because coming out = death in their part of the world. "Is it possible, to some folks, T-Bag = "gay" rep on PB?" Miller asked. Miller took issue with that suggestion, despairing that for some audiences a despicable character like T-Bag, a convicted murderer and rapist, is the closest thing they have to LGBT+ representation.
