Scheuring conceived the idea for Prison Break after hearing stories about wrongful imprisonment. He wrote the original script, which was famously rejected by Fox multiple times before finally being greenlit.
A television veteran ( Smallville , Jack & Bobby ).
Prison Break was a high-concept serial drama that required strong leadership to maintain its intricate plotting across multiple seasons. The show had several key producers, with Paul Scheuring as the primary creative force. 1. Paul T. Scheuring – Creator / Executive Producer / Showrunner Role: Creator, Head Writer, Executive Producer (Seasons 1–2, 5), Occasional Director