Malcolm in the Middle Revival Series is Happening at Disney+-Will Bryan Cranston Return?
- Bryan Cranston, Frankie Muniz and Jane Kaczmarek confirmed to return for the revival of Malcolm in the Middle.
- The details of the revival have not yet been disclosed.
- Frankie Muniz called Bryan Cranston 'inspiration'
Created by Linwood Boomer, the sitcom Malcolm in the Middle starred Jane Kaczmarek, Bryan Cranston, Christopher Masterson, Frankie Muniz and more. The single-camera black comedy sitcom premiered in 2000 and concluded after seven seasons in 2006. The story follows a dysfunctional working-class family and their challenges with finding their place in society.
The sitcom was received very well amongst the critics as well as the audience and was soon named one of the greatest TV sitcoms of all time. It was not filmed in front of a live audience and did not feature any laugh track, and it reportedly has served as an inspiration for MCU’s WandaVision. This is an exciting update for fans who adored the sitcom.
Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek return for the Malcolm in the Middle revival
According to reports by Deadline, actors Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek, who were a part of Fox’s sitcom Malcolm in the Middle, are returning for the revival for its 25th anniversary. The actors played the characters of Malcolm, Hal, and Lois, respectively, on the show.
The four-episode revival will premiere on Disney+ with creator Linwood Boomer, who will write the episodes. It has been reported that the trio will be the center of the revival show, which will see Malcolm and his daughter draw back into the family’s chaos after Hal and Lois demand his presence on their 40th wedding anniversary.
President of Disney Branded Television, Ayo Davis, shared,
Malcolm in the Middle is a landmark sitcom that captures the essence of family life with humor, heart, and reliability. It’s a hilarious and heartfelt portrayal of a lovably chaotic family that resonated with audiences of all ages, and we’re so excited to welcome the original cast back to bring that magic to life again.
The trio shared a video on their social media confirming their return to the chaotic family. Muniz wrote that he had been waiting for this moment for 18 years, and now it’s time for everyone to know what Malcolm and his family have been up to. Ken Kwapis will direct the episodes.
Bryan Cranston does not forget to check up on Frankie Muniz
Actor Frankie Muniz appeared on Michael Rosenbaum’s Inside of You podcast, where he revealed that even though their show initially ended over two decades ago, Bryan Cranston checks up on him regularly. Muniz said,
When anyone asks what it was like to work with him, I always say he was the most incredible person because he showed up every day to set and gave it 150%. He was so nice to everybody, and you never saw him wanting to leave or acting tired.
The actor noted that the Breaking Bad actor took the opportunity that was handed to him and just worked his best. He also added that he always wants people to speak about him the way he speaks about Bryan Cranston. Muniz mentioned that whenever he’s given an opportunity, he commits himself to it fully and tries to make everyone around him have fun.
Frankie Muniz, who played Cranston’s son on Malcolm in the Middle, shared with the host that not only was Cranston his father on the show, but he also became a father figure to him outside of work. He shared,
He’s got incredible films, incredible shows, and won tons of awards; like, he’s it. And he still reaches out to me every couple of weeks, checking on me. He really cares what I’m doing. Comes to the races. He’s literally such an inspiration.
Muniz mentioned that he always strives to be a person like Bryan Cranston. The father-son duo will reunite soon for the revival series. Details about the limited four-episode show are still being kept under wraps.
Malcolm in the Middle is streaming on Hulu.
