‘Prison Break’ Season 5 Spoilers & Cast News: William Fitchner Reprising Role As Alexander Mahone?

"Prison Break" Season 5 will see the return of some of the show's fan-favorite characters since Fox announced that a revival of the series was in the works. While almost all of the original cast members are returning to the drama, many fans were wondering whether William Fitchner will be back as Alexander Mahone. Is there any chance to see him with Michael, Lincoln, Sara and the team?

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"Prison Break" Season 5 cast news notes on the possibility that Alexander Mahone (William Fitchner) will be joining the Fox revival alongside Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller), Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell), Sara Tancredo (Sarah Wayne Callies) and the rest of the gang. According to Digital Spy, Mahone's return seems unlikely to happen.

"He's a brilliant actor - but Paul [Scheuring] honestly said to me, 'I don't know what to do with that character,'" said Robert Knepper of the series creator's decision to take Mahone out of the "Prison Break" revival.

This means that even though fans are hoping to see Mahone next to Michael, as "Prison Break" Season 5 sets the stage for the biggest breakout in prison yet, fans may not see this intellectual guide next to Michael. However, fans remain optimistic that Fitchner will be appearing in one of the episodes of the revival.

The Sun reports that "Prison Break" Season 5 spoilers hint on a possible death for one of the characters of the show. Since the truth about Michael will be revealed in the revival, there have been reports that Lincoln will die to protect his brother.

"Prison Break" revival spoilers also tease on Michael and Sara's emotional reunion after seven years. While he is locked in prison, Michael will find out that he and Sara have a son.

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