Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek will be returning for a ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ revival on Disney+.
“‘Malcolm in the Middle’ is a landmark sitcom that captured the essence of family life with humor, heart and relatability,” said Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television. “Its hilarious and heartfelt portrayal of a lovably chaotic family resonated with audiences of all ages, and we’re so excited to welcome the original cast back to bring that magic to life again. With Linwood Boomer and the creative team at the helm, these new episodes will have all the laughs, pranks, and mayhem fans loved — along with a few surprises that remind us why this show is so timeless.”
From 2000 until 2006, “Malcolm in the Middle” ran on Fox for seven seasons and 151 episodes. Muniz, Cranston, Kaczmarek, Justin Berfield, Erik Per Sullivan, and Christopher Masterson were all part of the original cast. The four episode series will follow Malcolm (Muniz) and his daughter , who are drawn into the family’s chaos when Hal (Cranston) and Lois (Kaczmarek) demand his presence for their 40th wedding anniversary party.
The series was immensely popular and contributed to the rise in popularity of television comedies with a single camera. Over the course of its run, the show received 33 Emmy nominations and won seven of them. This includes two awards for best writing and directing for a comedy series, as well as two for Cloris Leachman for best guest actress in a comedy. Currently, Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle members offer streaming for the complete series.
“Malcolm in the Middle literally changed the face of the television comedy landscape when it premiered two decades ago, redefining what the genre could be,” said Karey Burke, president of 20th Television. “When Linwood Boomer suggested it might be time to bring everyone’s favorite dysfunctional family back for a bit of a reunion, we couldn’t think of a more iconic and influential series to revisit, along with a truly brilliant cast to reunite.”
Source: Variety