One of the most influential comedy series of the new millennium, Malcolm in the middleis finally seeing a revival, just in time for the 25th anniversary of its release on Fox. The family comedy will air on Disney+ in a limited run of four episodes with original cast members Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston And Jane Kaczmarek on board to reprise their roles as Malcolm and his parents Hal and Lois. The trio announced the new installment in a video, which you can watch below.

Are also back Malcolm in the middle creator Linwood Boomer, who will serve as writer on the new episodes, and production manager Ken Kwapis, who will direct all four episodes. 20th Television and New Regency, whose joint venture Regency Television (through Fox TV Studios and Regency Enterprises) was behind the original series, produce for Disney Branded Entertainment.

Muniz, Cranston and Kaczmarek are expected to be joined by other cast members from the original Malcolm in the middle, In it, the young genius Malcolm (Muniz) tried to cope with life with his quirky, often difficult family. The trio will be the focus of the new episodes, in which Malcolm (Muniz) and his daughter are drawn into the family’s chaos when Hal (Cranston) and Lois (Kaczmarek) demand his presence for their 40th wedding anniversary party.

As the plot of the revival suggests, Malcolm has a daughter and feelers have been sent out for an actress to play his wife, I understand.

Given the occasion, Hal and Lois’ wedding anniversary, it would make sense for all of their children to be present. While Christopher Kennedy Masterson and Justin Berfield, who played their two eldest sons Francis and Reese in the original, would likely be in line to reprise their roles, Erik Per Sullivan, who played youngest brother Dewey, is unlikely to return. He stopped acting in 2010 and has not participated in any of them Malcolm in the middle reunions.

Muniz also changed careers and became a full-time car racer, but made a name for himself in Hollywood with occasional acting gigs. Along with Cranston, he was also the most vocal about trying to get the gang back together for a while Malcolm Revival.

Cranston is producing the new episodes alongside Boomer, his wife, comedy TV producer Tracy Katsky through her KatCo, Kwapis, Gail Berman, who developed and sold the original series as president of Regency TV, and Arnon Milchan, Yariv Milchan and Natalie Lehmann from New Regency. Jimmy Simons and Laura Delahaye are co-executive producers.

“Malcolm in the middle is a groundbreaking sitcom that captures the essence of family life with humor, heart and empathy,” said Ayo Davis, President of Disney Branded Television. “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 ushered in the era of single-camera comedy series on television and paved the way for shows like Arrested Development, The Office, 30 Rock And Modern family. Fox took a big risk with the then-untested format, and it paid off – Malcolm gave the station its largest premiere audience since then The Simpsons, When it debuted in January 2000, around 23 million viewers tuned in. The number rose to 26 million in week 2.

The show’s appearance was also positively received by critics Malcolm He won consecutive Emmy awards for comedy writing and directing in the first two seasons, including for the pilot written by Boomer and directed by Todd Holland. Over the course of seven seasons, the series received a total of seven Emmys, a Peabody Award and a Grammy.

All 151 episodes of Malcolm in the middle can be streamed on Hulu or via Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers. It’s unclear whether the existing seasons will be available on the standalone Disney+ when the new episodes are released on the platform. The limited revival series is produced by 20th Television, part of Disney Television Studios, and New Regency.

“Malcolm in the middle When it premiered two decades ago, it literally changed the face of the TV comedy landscape and redefined the genre,” said 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.”

Reboots/revivals are enjoying great popularity again, and 20th TV is also preparing one Peels Continuation for ABC and a new chapter of Prison break for Hulu.

Muniz is represented by Established Artists and Jackoway Austen. Cranston, who went on to star in the drama “Breaking Bad” and win three Emmys for his work, is repped by UTA and Johnson Shapiro. Kaczmarek is represented by Paradigm Talent Agency.