Prison Break

About Prison Break

Prison Break is a thrilling American television series that premiered in 2005. The show was created by Paul Scheuring and produced by Adelstein-Parouse Production, in association with Original Television and 20th Century Fox Television. The plot revolves around two brothers; one has been sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit, and the other devises an elaborate plan to help his brother escape prison and clear his name.

Making / Production

The making of Prison Break was a meticulous process that involved deep research into geological elements, materials, human behavior, as well as the United States prison system. It was shot in and around Chicago with the prison scenes being shot at Joliet Prison, which had been shut down in 2002. The show continued for five seasons showcasing different phases of the prison break plot.

Actors

• Wentworth Miller as Michael Scofield: An engineer turned criminal mastermind. He played his role with conviction, effortlessly juggling the diverse emotions his character had to offer.
• Dominic Purcell as Lincoln Burrows: Purcell convincingly portrayed the character of a man wrongfully accused of murder, showcasing a great deal of emotional depth.
• Robert Knepper as T-Bag: Knepper played the menacing yet oddly charismatic character of T-Bag with uncanny precision.
• William Fichtner as Alex Mahone: A complex character like Mahone was skilfully portrayed by Fichtner, adding depth to the plot with his performance.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Robert Knepper (T-Bag) was given a regular role in the series after the directors were impressed with his performance.
• The series was initially intended to be a mini-series with a total of just 13 episodes.
• Although set in Illinois, many parts of the series were filmed in Dallas, Texas.

Awards

Prison Break won the 2006 People's Choice Award for Favorite New TV Drama and was nominated for several others including the Golden Globe Awards for Best Television Series Drama in 2006.

Quotes

• "We dig up, not down." - Michael Scofield
• "I'm not going to die, I've got to be there to bring you down!" - Lincoln Burrows
• "We're not breaking out of a Jamba Juice, gentlemen." - Alex Mahone

Music, Soundtrack

• The series opening theme, "Prison Break Theme", was produced by Ramin Djawadi.
• "Pasadena" by Youngblood Hawke
• "Renegades" by X Ambassadors