S2E12: "Disconnect" | Focus Change To The Company | Character Shifts | Tony Dennison (Aldo Burrows)

Sarah Wayne Callies and Paul Adelstein discuss Prison Break Season 2 Episode 12, “Disconnect,” focusing on major reversals: Michael and Lincoln meet their father Aldo, learn of a tape that could exonerate Lincoln, and after Aldo is fatally shot they decide to stop running and fight back; Sucre escapes by plane, Mahone rams the brothers, Sarah escapes Kellerman, Kellerman is “erased” by Kim, and C-Note’s wife is arrested when seeking their daughter’s medication. They analyze how the episode pivots the season’s narrative from escape to taking down the larger conspiracy, the escalating collateral damage, and character shifts for both Michael and Kellerman. They also cover on-set details including prosthetic sewing, stunts, the hotel tub sequence, and an early call-time shoot, then interview Tony Denison about playing Aldo, fandom, scheduling conflicts with The Closer, his acting process and sobriety, and where he’d hide (Sicily).

00:00 Introduction and Episode Recap

01:04 Special Guest Announcement

01:47 Eggplant Parmesan Debate

02:32 Episode Details and Ratings

03:49 Episode Recap and Analysis

05:26 Cultural and Historical Context

09:29 Character Motivations and Plot Development

13:58 Behind the Scenes and Production Insights

30:46 Stunt Work and Camera Techniques

31:10 Michael Schofield's Origin Story

32:21 Introducing Tony Denison

33:12 Tony Denison's Career Highlights

40:36 Acting Techniques and Sobriety

46:45 Thoughts on Fatherhood and Aldo's Character

50:27 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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