Prison Break's California Comeback: What It Says About LA's TV Production Future The announcement that the reboot of 2000s crime drama Prison Break will shoot in Los Angeles, thanks to nearly $19 million in tax credits, is being hailed as a major boost for local television production.
The decision marks a significant shift from the show's initial pilot shoot in West Virginia last year. Behind this development lies a complex story about the changing landscape of Hollywood and LA's place within it.
While the California tax credit's enticing offer may seem like a natural draw, it raises questions about the state's ability to lure big productions.