EXCLUSIVE: Dominic Purcell lands unlikely new film role after he backed out of new Prison Break season to support his co-star Wentworth Miller
Dominic Purcell is best known for playing Lincoln Burrows on US cult drama Prison Break.
But now, the Los Angeles-based actor is set to return to his native Australia in the coming months to film an unlikely new project.
Daily Mail Australia can reveal that the 50-year-old will star alongside actor Daniel MacPherson in a new Australian romantic comedy to be filmed next year.
Down Under! Australian actor Dominic Purcell, 50, is set to star in an upcoming Australian romantic comedy to be filmed in New South Wales next year
While the film is yet to be officially titled, a production insider has revealed Dominic was the obvious choice to play the film’s lead character, ‘Bulldog’.
It is understood casting producers are trying to ink deals with American stars Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes to also star in the film.
According to the insider, Deborra-Lee Furness has expressed interest in the film’s script and will likely to also be involved in the production.
Perfect fit! While the upcoming blockbuster is yet to be officially titled, a production insider has revealed Dominic was the obvious choice to play the film’s lead ‘Bulldog’
The romantic comedy will be filmed in New South Wales and follow the story of a female whose dream career and relationship is in tatters.
It’s yet to be decided who will play the film’s lead actress.
The film is scheduled for release in early 2022.
Star-studded cast: The film will also see appearances from Daniel MacPherson (pictured) and American actors Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes
The news comes just days after Dominic backed out of plans of ever making a sixth season in solidarity of his co-star Wentworth Miller.
Sharing a statement to his Instagram account on November 10, Dominic explained: ‘I cannot persuade, nor would I even attempt to persuade him to betray his truth.
‘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.’
Officially done: The news comes just days after Dominic backed out of plans of ever making a sixth season in solidarity of his co-star Wentworth Miller (pictured)
Wentworth, 48, explained that he has no intentions of returning to the show or playing any other straight characters for that matter.
‘I’m out. Of PB. Officially. Not because of static on social media (although that has centered the issue). I just don’t want to play straight characters. Their stories have been told (and told),’ he wrote on Instagram.
‘So. No more Michael. If you were a fan of the show, hoping for additional seasons… I understand this is disappointing. I’m sorry. If you’re hot and bothered bec you fell in love with a fictional straight man played by a real gay one… That’s your work. – W.M.’
Miller starred alongside Dominic Purcell in the Fox series, which ran for four seasons and a TV movie from 2005 to 2009, before returning for another season in 2017.
Leading man: Miller starred alongside Dominic Purcell in the Fox series, which ran for four seasons and a TV movie from 2005 to 2009, before returning for another season in 2017