Why We Never Got To See Prison Break Season 6 - Looper

Wentworth Miller originated the lead role of Michael Scofield on "Prison Break" in 2005. Since then, he came out as gay in 2013, when he wrote an open letter to a Russian film festival addressing his reasons for declining their invitation (per CNN), due to the anti-LGBTQ+ stance of the Russian government. Since then, Miller has taken a firm stand against portraying straight characters, posting on Instagram in 2020 that he'll never return to "Prison Break" for that reason, according to Newsweek. "Not bec of static on social media (although that has centered the issue)," he wrote, referencing online harassment he'd received. "I just don't want to play straight characters. Their stories have been told (and told). So. No more Michael. If you were a fan of the show, hoping for additional seasons... I understand this is disappointing. I'm sorry."

Miller — who moved on to portray Captain Cold on "The Flash" and "DC's Legends of Tomorrow," as well as appearing on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" — was supported by Dominic Purcell, who responded with a social media announcement of his own, posting a video on Twitter that backed up his friend and co-star. "So, that's it, six isn't gonna happen, and if it does happen it's not gonna happen with myself or Wentworth because I'm loyal to Wentworth," he said. 

However, if you believe Miller's decision was the death knell for a sixth season, think again. Fox Entertainment's CEO stated in 2019 that no plans had been made to revive the show anyway. Nonetheless, that doesn't mean a sixth season is impossible, as the network hasn't entirely ruled it out.