Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and other “Malcolm in the Middle” stars reunite for the revival series

Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and other “Malcolm in the Middle” stars reunite for the revival series

The Wilkerson family is coming back to TV!

Frankie Muniz is reuniting his sitcom parents Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek for a four-episode limited revival Malcolm in the middle on Disney+, the streamer announced on Friday, December 13th.

Muniz, 39, also shared a video featuring himself, Cranston and Kaczmarek to celebrate the news.

“I’ve been waiting for this moment for 18 years,” he said. “Let’s find out where Malcolm and his family are now.”

“25 years since our premiere Malcolm in the middle. I’m so excited… that I may have peed a little,” Cranston, 68, joked, and Kaczmarek, 68, added, “What a joy that I get to yell at this kid again! We’re very, I’m really looking forward to getting back together and seeing what this family has been up to.

The reboot – written and executive produced by original series creator Linwood Boomer – will chronicle Malcolm (Muniz) and his daughter as they “get drawn into the chaos of the family when Hal (Cranston) and Lois (Kaczmarek) demand his presence.” .” for their 40th wedding anniversary celebration,” a press release said.

A premiere date and additional cast have not yet been announced.

From left: Frankie Muniz, Jane Kaczmarek and Bryan Cranston in “Malcolm in the Middle.”
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Malcolm in the middle – starring Muniz as the title character – ran for seven seasons from 2000 to 2006. The series followed the lives of the Wilkersons, a dysfunctional family of six that includes various personality types such as a hard-working son, an overbearing mother, an immature father, and a troubled brother.

In addition to Muniz, Cranston and Kaczmarek, the comedy also starred Christopher Masterson, Justin Berfield and Erik Per Sullivan.

Malcolm in the middle is a groundbreaking sitcom that captures the essence of family life with humor, heart and relatability,” said Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television, in a statement. “His hilarious and heartfelt portrayal of an endearingly chaotic family resonated with audiences of all ages and we are thrilled to welcome back the original cast to bring this magic to life again.” With Linwood Boomer and the creative team at the helm, this will New episodes will offer all the laughs, pranks and mayhem fans love – along with a few surprises that remind us why this show is so timeless.”

Malcolm in the middle When it premiered two decades ago, it literally changed the face of the TV comedy landscape and redefined the genre,” added Karey Burke, president of 20th Television. “When Linwood Boomer suggested that it might be time to bring everyone’s favorite dysfunctional family together for a little reunion, we couldn’t think of a more iconic and influential series to revisit, alongside a truly brilliant cast that “We could reunite.”

(front, left): Bryan Cranston, Jane Kaczmarek, Justin Berfield, Erik Per Sullivan, (back, left): Emy Coligado, Christopher Masterson on “Malcolm in the Middle”.
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Both Muniz and Cranston have teased news of a possible revival of the Emmy-winning sitcom.

In October 2022, Muniz told Fox News that he would be “100 percent up” for a reunion that Cranston had in the works.

“When it was my turn Malcolm“I was just so excited to work on a show,” he said. “But on that note, I also left the business for a while when the show ended.” I started doing other things. I raced cars. I joined a band. I toured everywhere. I’ve opened a few businesses and experienced so many amazing things in my life that now, at this point, have allowed me to reflect, look back and feel so appreciative of the experience.”

The following year, Cranston told E! News says he would “definitely be open” to a revival.

“There have been some discussions about the possibility of making it a reunion film Malcolm in the middleCranston said at the time.

“We had such a great family there, and I would definitely be open to that if a good idea came along like, ‘Oh, that would be awesome to find out what happened to that family 20 years later,'” he continued. “I can’t believe it is already, but it would be fun to do.”

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Malcolm in the middle can be streamed in full on Disney+. A release date for the new episodes has not been announced.

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