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A show that focuses on the fairly conventional premise of a group of kids, a stern mom, and a bumbling dad doesn't necessarily have what it takes to become a smash hit. However, the stars certainly aligned for "Malcolm in the Middle." The show premiered in 2000 and ran for a solid seven seasons before concluding in May 2006. If you've never seen the show and only know the basic premise, it's easy to assume that the series simply rode the coattails of the 1990s sitcom high to success ... but as anyone familiar with the series can attest, you don't make it to season 7 without being a pretty watchable sitcom, which "Malcolm in the Middle" certainly was.

One of the show's secrets is casting. The pre-Walter White Bryan Cranston was so convincingly hilarious as the slapstick-happy father Hal that he nearly lost "Breaking Bad" over a certain "Malcolm in the Middle" scene.

Lone Wolf, a conspiracy action thriller from director Mark Pellington, has revealed who will be joining the movie’s leads, Oscar nominees Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon)and Bryan Cranston. Per Deadline, O’Shea Jackson Jr., fresh off his Den of Thieves 2: Panterasuccess, Jennifer Ehle (Lioness), Chet Hanks (Empire), and Spencer Garrett (Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood)have joined the cast of Lone Wolf.

The outlet also reports that the movie, which was first announced at Cannes, wrapped principal photography in February.Lone Wolf, written by Tom Chilcoat, follows the story of a marine veteran (Gladstone) who becomes embroiled in a dark conspiracy by a cunning mercenary (Cranston) to commit a political assassination.

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Everyone knows sliced bread is the best thing to happen since Betty White. The iconic television star gained massive acclaim and fame with her role in The Golden Girls, and she filled her later acting career with countless cameos. Her inimitable presence brought immense charm and humor to any show.

One such cameo happened in 2004 when she appeared in Malcolm in the Middle. As expected from Betty White, the character oozes a mix of passion, wit, and talent. She shines brighter than everyone whenever she appears, and her appeal is as much her star power as her talent. To be more precise, Betty White pops up as Sylvia in the twentieth episode of Season 5, “Victor’s Other Family.” The episode debuted on May 9, 2004, and marked the series’ 105th entry.

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Years before Tobey Maguire starred in 2002’s Spider-Man, and before Reese Witherspoon won an Oscar, the pair starred in the teen satire/comedy movie Pleasantville. The 1998 film is now streaming for free on Tubi. The film also stars Jeff Daniels, Joan Allen, Don Knotts, William H. Macy, and Jane Kaczmarek. It was nominated for three Academy Awards in 1999, including Best Music, Original Score, Best Costume Design, and Best Art Direction.

In the film, set in the 1990s, a strange television repairman, played by Don Knotts, is impressed that teenager David, played by Maguire, is so fiercely devoted to a 1950s television series. The mysterious technician then gives David and his sister, Jennifer, played by Witherspoon, a way to escape inside the TV show. David feels seemingly right at home in the silly, yet corny world of Pleasantville, a 1950s TV series, but Jennifer, on the other hand, tries to...

Family sitcom The Middle was a massive hit for ABC throughout its nine-season run. Despite the show experiencing a resurgence in popularity, Patricia Heaton, who played matriarch Frances Heck, recently shot down the possibility of a reboot.

"The way they wrapped it up, where we got to flash-forward in the lives of the Heck family and see where they all ended up, it was so beautiful, and I think people have such a good feeling about the show," she told Yahoo! Entertainment. "The Middle is having such a resurgence on TikTok, of all places, that kids are rediscovering or discovering it for the first time. It's a beautiful thing."

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The upcoming Malcolm in the Middlerevival will see the return of much of the original family alongside some notable newcomers. Among those newcomers is Fear Streetstar Kiana Madeira.

The 25th anniversary of the iconic 2000s sitcom Malcolm in the Middle has come with an upcoming revival series set to premiere on Disney+. Per Variety, Madeira, best known for the Fear Street trilogy, has been announced for the series. Medeira will play Tristan, “Malcolm’s charming and opinionated girlfriend who – by any rational standard – is way out of his league.”

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The Malcolm in the Middle revival series will consist of a total of four episodes and will see the return of much of the original cast, including Frankie Muniz,...

Your favorite young genius and his dysfunctional family are coming back to TV screens this year. In December 2024, Malcolm in the Middle was announced to be returning with four new revival episodes on Disney+. While no official release date has been disclosed, TV Insider spoke with director Ken Kwapis about what fans can expect to see from the revival of such a beloved series. Kwapis, who directed 19 episodes of the original series on Fox, received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination in 2001 for his work as producer-director. Kwapis also directed 12 episodes of the popular sitcom The Office, for which he also received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Directing in 2007. “I’m not going to spill the beans yet,” smiled Kwapis. “But it’s wonderful to reconnect with the cast. They’re all coming back.” The revival will star original cast members Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek as Malcolm,...

The hit sitcom Malcolm in the Middle will be making a return, as a miniseries revival is currently in development. In the works for a streaming release on Disney+, the series is expected to bring back most of the family members featured in the original show.

According to a new report by industry insider Daniel Richtman, some new details have emerged related to the Malcolm in the Middle revival. It was reported that the four-episode series will begin shooting in April, though it remains unclear when the reunion show is expected to launch. Also reported by Richtman is that the youngest child of Lois (Jane Kaczmarek) and Hal (Bryan Cranston) is a "16-year-old non-binary kid." This character detail hasn't been officially confirmed at this point, though the revival is also expected to revolve around Lois and Hal's 40th anniversary, explaining how the family is drawn back together.

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Back in 2016, Bryan Cranston first shared his interest in a Malcolm in the Middle reunion. By 2021, Frankie Muniz revealed on Steve-o’s podcast that Cranston was actively writing a script for a reunion movie. He also mentioned that most of the original cast was ready to return—except for one unnamed person.

By December 2024, Disney+ officially announced a four-episode ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ revival, with Muniz, Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek reprising their roles. The story will follow Malcolm and his daughter as they attend Hal and Lois’ 40th wedding anniversary party. Originally pitched as a two-hour movie, the project was restructured into four 30-minute episodes. Filming is set to begin in April 2025, aligning with Muniz’s NASCAR schedule.

Now notable industry insider, Daniel Richtman shared on his private Patreon some rumors related to the reboot. According to the insider the reboot is scheduled to begin filming in April, which we already knew.

Malcolm in the Middle owes its cult appeal to its endearing (and dysfunctional) characters. Lead star Frankie Muniz reflected on the show’s run and singled out its worst protagonist.

Frankie Muniz said he finally watched Malcolm in the Middle's entire run in 2017, 11 years after the series finale aired. He watched all the episodes with his wife and came to a sobering realization: his character Malcolm was the worst in the series. "[My wife] looked at me at the very end and she goes, 'You weren't acting at all. You are literally Malcolm,'" he told People. "And I'm like, 'I don't know how to take that because Malcolm sucked.' He was the worst character on that show!" Muniz's hot take just settled an ongoing debate since fans are divided between Hal, Malcolm, and Francis.

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Disney+ is set to revive the beloved comedy series “Malcolm in the Middle” with a four-episode limited series marking the show’s 25th anniversary, featuring original star Frankie Muniz returning to the role that launched his career.

The upcoming series will follow a grown-up Malcolm, now married with a daughter, who becomes reconnected with his family during his parents’ 40th wedding anniversary celebration. Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek will reprise their roles as Malcolm’s parents, Hal and Lois.

Muniz, who has since pursued interests like NASCAR racing, surprised fans with candid insights about his character. In a recent interview with People magazine, he admitted to viewing Malcolm as “the worst character” after watching the entire series with his wife, Paige.

“She looked at me and said, ‘You weren’t acting at all. You are literally Malcolm,'” Muniz recalled. “And I’m like, ‘I don’t know how to take that because Malcolm sucked.

Despite his dysfunctional family roots, Frankie Muniz’s eponymous character is “right at home” on the set of the forthcoming Disney+ revival of the beloved aughts sitcom Malcolm in the Middle.

The actor-turned-nascar racer teased the early stages of the four-episode reprisal, announced back in December in time for this year’s 25th anniversary of the show’s Jan. 9, 2000 airdate, to People in a new interview.

Though Muniz maintained that his character was “the worst” on the show and “sucked,” he added that he is “obviously so thrilled” to return to the Wilkerson clan and is excited “to get back on set with everybody.”

“We started talking about [a reboot] literally 10 years ago — me and [co-star] Bryan Cranston — and slowly been working at it and it’s finally a reality,” he said. “So I’m really excited. I had to do some chemistry reads. I can’t tell you with what characters, but...

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A new episode of “The Big Bang Theory” titled “The Sales Call Sublimination” is set to air on MTV. This episode promises to deliver a mix of humor and heartfelt moments, showcasing the unique dynamics among the characters.

In this episode, Leonard steps up to help Penny by agreeing to meet with a psychiatrist played by Jane Kaczmarek. This meeting is bound to bring some interesting insights and comedic situations as Leonard navigates the challenges of discussing Penny’s feelings. Fans can expect some classic Leonard awkwardness as he tries to be supportive in a way that only he can.

Meanwhile, Sheldon and Koothrappali join forces to work on an exciting astronomical discovery. Their partnership is likely to lead to some funny interactions, as Sheldon’s meticulous nature clashes with Koothrappali’s more laid-back approach.

Bryan Cranston’s role as Walter White in Breaking Bad was so perfect that it almost touched the likes of iconic castings such as Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark and Daniel Craig as James Bond. Despite his relatively minor reputation in the peripheries of the television industry, it was a calling that Cranston was destined to serve in Breaking Bad and leave the series behind as his legacy.

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It is pointless to deny the magnitude of Breaking Bad as the series was elemental in launching the Second Golden Age of television alongside Mad Men. The AMC crime drama, after being picked up by Netflix, ascended into a modern-day classic whose existence would forever be engraved in pop culture history.

And yet, the network executives were a good sport about filming an alternate ending for Breaking Bad that completely disregarded and rebuffed the entire series.

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With Stranger Things concluding in epic fashion this year, The Duffer Brothers (that’s Matt and Ross) are going to have to find a way to fill their time; after all, they’ve spent a decade on that show alone. With that, The Duffer Brothers have a couple of projects going on, one of which is The Boroughs, another project in development for Netflix. And while it might not be taking viewers to the Upside Down, it does share some qualities.

The Duffer Brothers turned up at the Next on Netflix event this week to not only promote Stranger Things but The Boroughs and Something Very Bad is Going to Happen, in which they will serve as executive producers. On these, Matt said, “Of the two projects, The Boroughs probably shares the most DNA with Stranger Things because it’s about a group of misfits who fight an otherworldly evil.

When word of The Boroughs, a new series produced by Stranger Things creators The Duffer Brothers, first got out more than two years ago, the supernatural/horror drama was referred to as “Stranger Things at a retirement home.”

Netflix pushed back at that description and the link between the two shows. At the streamer’s Next on Netflix 2025 slate presentation Wednesday, the Duffers made the connection themselves, revealing for the first time that, like their Stranger Things counterparts, the characters in The Burroughs also will be battling “otherworldly evil.”

The Duffers made the comments while speaking about two upcoming series from their Upside Down Pictures, The Boroughs and Something Very Bad is Going to Happen.

“Of the two projects, The Boroughs probably shares the most DNA with Stranger Things because it’s about a group of misfits who fight an otherworldly evil,” Matt Duffer said. “Only unlike Stranger Things, it...

Not every early 2000s Simpsons parody would make sense to audiences today, but thanks to Judge Judy’s stubborn refusal to stop making television shows, Judge Constance Harm is still culturally relevant. Since 2001, the overly stern magistrate, based on the daytime TV star, has been voiced by Malcolm in the Middle star Jane Kaczmarek.

When The Simpsons finally returns in March, the mid-season premiere (in which Bart gets involved with “celebrity DJ-ing”) will reportedly guest star My Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’s Rachel Bloom and Kaczmarek, implying that Judge Harm will show up at some point.

Oddy enough, her first appearance on The Simpsons was in an episode that was inspired by real-world events, even beyond the existence of Judge Judy. Season 13’s “The Parent Rap” begins with Bart and Milhouse being arrested for stealing Chief Wiggum’s squad car. While Milhouse gets the lenient Judge Snyder in court, midway through Bart’s case,...

Long before she was a two-time Academy Award-winning actor able to tackle some of the toughest, weirdest roles in cinema and television, Emma Stone was just a young actor trying to make it in a cutthroat industry. After a number of TV guest spots in small roles, including a hilarious bit on "Malcolm in the Middle" where she played a bully beefing with the Wilkerson family matriarch, Lois (Jane Kaczmarek), Stone would eventually garner attention with the 2006 hit comedy "Superbad," which was responsible for both her trademark red hair and her career taking off. Before that, however, she played an integral but tiny role on the Disney Channel hit kids show "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody," although it's absolutely impossible to spot her.

"The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" followed twins Zack and Cody Martin (Dylan and Cole Sprouse), who live in the suite of the Tipton Hotel in Boston.

Fox has announced the winter return dates for its iconic Animation Domination favorites Family Guy, Grimsburg, The Great North, Krapopolis and The Simpsons. On Sunday, Feb. 16, all-new seasons of Family Guy (8:00-8:30 p.m. Et/Pt), Grimsburg (8:30-9:00 p.m. Et/Pt) and The Great North (9:00-9:30 p.m. Et/Pt) debut, followed by new episodes of Krapopolis (9:30-10:00 p.m. Et/Pt) on Fox.

Then, starting Sunday, March 30, Animation Domination continues when all-new episodes of The Simpsons return (8:00-8:30 p.m. Et/Pt), followed by Family Guy (8:30-9:00 p.m. Et/Pt), The Great North (9:00-9:30 p.m. Et/Pt) and Krapopolis (9:30-10:00 p.m. Et/Pt).

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The Season 23 premiere of Family Guy will parody Top Gun, which will chronicle Peter/Maverick getting together with Lois/Charlie, the tragic death of Joe/Goose,...

Fox has set Winter return dates for its Sunday night Animation Domination block.

Family Guy, Grimsburg, The Great North and Krapopolis are set to return Sunday, Feb. 16 starting with Season 23 of Family Guy at 8 pm; Season 2 of Grimsburg at 8:30 pm, Season 5 of The Great North at 9 pm, followed by new episodes of Krapopolis at 9:30 pm.

Beginning Sunday, March 30, Season 36 of The Simpsons debuts, followed by Family Guy at 8:30 pm, The Great North at 9 pm and Krapopolis at 9:30 pm.

The Season 23 premiere of Family Guy, which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary on Fox, will parody Top Gun, which will see Peter/Maverick getting together with Lois/Charlie, the tragic death of Joe/Goose, and Peter/Maverick’s blooming relationship with Chris/Rooster. Additionally, this season, Peter runs into Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh at a brewery tour, Lois becomes a stand-up comedian and Meg starts dating a...

I know that title makes Renner sound a bit like a comedy (My Mother the AI), but the trailer for the new Frankie Muniz movie is actually a dark sci-fi thriller. The Malcolm in the Middle actor stars as a computer genius who invents an A.I. life coach to help him find love, but he realizes too late that he’s accidentally programmed his manipulative mother into the code.

“Bringing this story to life required a lead who could not only embody the brilliance of Renner, but also capture the emotional complexity of a man wrestling with forces far beyond his control. Frankie Muniz did just that – delivering a performance unlike anything audiences have ever seen from him,” said director/producer Robert Rippberger in a statement. “A.I. isn’t some distant possibility — it’s here, shaping our lives right now. Renner explores that reality and asks: What happens...

Malcolm in the Middle stars Frankie Muniz and Craig Lamar Traylor reunite! The two, who portrayed besties Malcolm (Muniz) and Stevie (Traylor) on the hit sitcom, appear in the upcoming science fiction thriller, Renner. Directed by Robert Rippberger, Renner follows Muniz's title character, a computer prodigy who develops Selenus, an AI coach, to help him overcome his insecurities, become more assertive, and find love. Unfortunately, Renner accidentally programs his controlling mother into Selenus. Check out the trailer below.

Alongside the trailer, Entertainment Weekly has released several images from behind the scenes (you can check those out below) of Muniz and Traylor reuniting on set (Traylor sadly does not appear in the movie's trailer). A Malcolm in the Middle revival is currently in the works, so it may not be the last time we see the two sharing screen time. Speaking about reuniting with Traylor, Muniz told EW:

"It was amazing...

Remember those celebrities who seemed to be everywhere you looked? The ones who graced every magazine cover, starred in the biggest shows, and dominated entertainment news? The entertainment industry is known for its unpredictable nature, where fame can be as fleeting as a shooting star. For every Tom Cruise or Jennifer Aniston who has maintained their A-list status for decades, there are countless others who fade from the spotlight.

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The reasons for these disappearing acts are as varied as the stars themselves – some make conscious decisions to step away for a quieter life, others struggle with personal challenges, and some simply find new passions away from the cameras.

The transformation from superstardom to relative obscurity can happen gradually or overnight, proving that staying in the spotlight isn’t as easy as it might seem. Let’s take a fascinating walk down memory...

Malcolm in The Middle will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2025, having premiered in 2000 as part of the Fox TV network’s iconic Sunday night lineup. Recently, its all-grown-up star Frankie Muniz, who played the titular Malcolm in all 151 sitcom episodes, per CinemaBlend, talked about his favorite and most memorable moments from the show on the Inside of You podcast.

Even though Malcolm in the Middle finished its seven-season run in 2006, the memory of shooting the series finale was still fresh in Muniz’s mind. “Favorite memory honestly was the last shot that we filmed and only because - I remember being sad the show was ending, right? But also excited because I was ready for whatever the future was gonna have to hold. And, at that point, I knew I was going to do racing and all that,” said the actor, who, after the series ended, went on to race...

Back in the old days, when sitcoms still ruled the entertainment world, Malcolm in the Middle proved to be one of those exceptional series that left viewers laughing and shedding tears all at the right times. Flaunting a perfect 100% critical score on Rotten Tomatoes, it might as well be deemed the ultimate sitcom.

For around six stunning years, the said show continued to entertain fans and leave them baffled through the 151 episodes it delivered, spread over the course of 7 seasons. Then, after the seventh and final season, the series was officially canceled, ending the sitcom once and for all.

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Since that happened back in 2006, fans have been clamoring with all their strength to get the series to return to the screens. And now, after nearly a decade since the show ended its run, their heartfelt wishes seem to be coming true as a Malcolm in the Middle...

Bryan Cranston is confirmed to be returning for a reboot of Malcolm in the Middle — but in the meantime, check out his other classic TV show, Breaking Bad. It was recently confirmed that a Malcolm in the Middle revival is in the works for Disney+. Cranston will reprise his role as Hal, Frankie Muniz will reprise his role as Malcolm, and Jane Kaczmarek will reprise her role as Lois. The reboot will consist of four new episodes, and it’ll see Hal and Lois demanding that Malcolm attend their 40th wedding anniversary party with his daughter.

It could be a while before the Malcolm in the Middle reboot finally streams on Disney+, but Cranston has plenty of other classic TV shows to watch during the wait. For starters, there are seven still-relevant seasons of the original Malcolm in the Middle series to binge-watch in time for the show’s continuation.

Almost 25 years after the beloved sitcom first appeared on the small screen, Disney+ will host a revival of Malcolm in the Middle featuring much of the original cast. Debuting in 2000, the early Aughts staple concerns a dysfunctional family and the trials and tribulations of their child prodigy middle son, Malcolm (Frankie Muniz). Taking all the tropes of its genre and exaggerating them for humorous results, Malcolm in the Middle used pitch-black comedy for laughs in a way that helped it stand apart from a bevy of other sitcoms that dotted the TV landscape at the time.

With its clever use of post-production techniques, fourth-wall-breaking asides, and unusual gags that weren't found in other sitcoms, Malcolm in the Middle snagged an elusive Peabody Award along with the usual TV accolades. The series also helped to make a household name out of star Bryan Cranston, and it went off the air a...

Malcolm In The Middle is back for a four episode sequel series for Disney+, and details of the return are right here.

Before he gave one of the greatest perfomances on television as Walter White in Breaking Bad, Bryan Cranston was Hal, the goofy, loveable Dad on Malcolm In The Middle, whose perfect comic timing is every bit as brilliant as his dramatic work – see the scene in one episode where he has to get rid of a spider as an example of that.

One of the first early 2000s sitcoms to popularise the single camera format, Malcolm In The Middle was created by Linwood Boomer, who previously produced the failed US adaptation of Red Dwarf.

The show followed the trials and tribulations of the Wilkerson family – father Hal (Cranston) is married to matriarch Lois (Jane Kaczmarek). There is eldest child Francis (Christopher Masterson), child prodigy Malcolm (Frankie Muniz), prankster...

Bryan Cranston is back with Malcolm In The Middle cast for a revival ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Before he became Walter White, Bryan Cranston was recognized as a character actor and a force to be reckoned with in television comedies. The actor, who reached unprecedented career heights with Breaking Bad later in his career, has Malcolm in the Middle to thank for bringing him to that platform. And thanking the comedy, he is — via a new revival.

That’s right! Cranston has decided to return to his roots, choosing his most popular on-screen comedy persona, Hal Wilkerson. The Breaking Bad and Your Honor actor will be reprising his role as Hal, alongside returning cast members Jane Kaczmarek and Frankie Muniz, who portrayed his on-screen wife Lois and son Malcolm, respectively. The sequel will directly arrive on Disney+ and will be a small affair with only four episodes and a limited storyline.

Get ready for the return of Malcolm in the Middle. Disney+ has ordered a revival of the classic sitcom with Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek returning to reprise their roles. Series creator Linwood Boomer is also on board.

The original Fox sitcom aired for six seasons before it ended in 2006. The story follows child prodigy Malcolm (Muniz) and his dysfunctional working-class family. In addition to Cranston and Kaczmarek (playing parents Hal and Lois), the comedy also stars Christopher Kennedy Masterson, Justin Berfield, and Erik Per Sullivan as Malcolm's brothers. A fifth son, introduced in the fourth season, was played by James and Lukas Rodriguez.

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Disney+ is resurrecting the iconic sitcom Malcolm in the Middle almost 25 years after its debut. The dysfunctional family comedy will return with a limited four-episode series featuring the original cast, including Frankie Muniz as Malcolm, Bryan Cranston as Hal, and Jane Kaczmarek as Lois. The revival centers around Malcolm’s daughter being pulled back into […]

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It's the year 2024, and we're still trying to get justice for Lizzie McGuire, even in the face of other sitcoms of her era making comebacks. Well, the latest news out of Disney+ revealed another revival of a nostalgic 2000s fan-favorite TV show, and I can't help but feel frustrated.

On Dec. 13, Disney+ shared the unexpected announcement that Malcolm in the Middle will be returning with four all-new episodes with Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek set to reprise their roles. (No word yet on additional cast returns.) The cast members each recorded videos to announce the truly surprising but equally thrilling news with fans.

In addition to Muniz, Cranston, and Kaczmarek returning as Malcolm, Hal, and Lois, Malcolm in the Middle's four revival episodes come from original series creator Linwood Boomer and will we each be directed by Ken Kwapis, who directed 19 episodes between seasons 1-5.

The four new...

Ahead of the 25th anniversary of the fan-praised sitcom, Malcolm in the Middle is getting a revival. Disney+ will release a limited, four-episode run with cast members Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek reprising their roles as Malcolm’s parents Hal and Lois respectively, Variety reported Friday. Malcolm in the Middle creator Linwood Boomer returns as a writer on the comedy’s renewal, with Ken Kwapis directing the four-episode series.

“I have been waiting for this moment for 18 years,” Muniz said in a social media post, marking the family sitcom’s 2006 finale.

“Malcolm in the Middle” is getting a not so big revival at Disney+, Variety reports. The four-episode sequel to the Emmy-winning comedy series will reunite stars Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek and creator Linwood Boomer.

The series follows the life of a working class, dysfunctional family with four sons, the third of whom is a child prodigy with a genius Iq who doesn’t fit in. The revival seems like it will carry that scenario into Malcolm’s adulthood. According to the official logline, “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.”

“‘Malcolm in the Middle’ is a landmark sitcom that captured the essence of family life with humor, heart and relatability,” Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television, said in a statement to Variety. “Its hilarious and heartfelt...

Almost 25 years after its original debut, Disney Branded Television announced today the return of the beloved family comedy Malcolm in the Middle for a limited, four-episode run on Disney+ globally.

From 20th Television and New Regency, the new episodes will see the return of original cast members Frankie Muniz as Malcolm, Bryan Cranston as Hal, and Jane Kaczmarek as Lois.

The original Malcolm in the Middle saw young genius Malcolm trying to navigate life with his quirky, often difficult family. In these brand-new episodes, Malcolm and his daughter are drawn into the family’s chaos when Hal and Lois demand his presence for their 40th wedding anniversary party.

You can watch a video message from your favorite dysfunctional family here and a premiere date will be announced at a later time.

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It’s never too early in the season for a Christmas miracle! After years of watching influential sitcoms get a spit shine, Malcolm in the Middle is getting a revival as the beloved comedy approaches its 25th anniversary! Before running into the streets without your winter coat to celebrate, be aware that the episode order is limited to four new episodes, all set to air on Disney+. Do you want more good news? The family sitcom’s original cast members, Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek, return to reprise their iconic roles as Malcolm, Hal, and Lois, respectively.

Linwood Boomer, the creator of Malcolm in the Middle, will join Muniz, Cranston, and Kaczmarek for the revival. Producing director Ken Kwapis will helm all four episodes. Malcolm in the Middle ran for seven seasons from 2000 to 2006 and focused on a gifted young teen, Malcolm, trying to survive life with his dimwitted,...

Malcolm in the Middle is officially back. Well, at least for a little while. Disney+ is officially bringing the iconic sitcom to the streaming service with a new revival series that will see the original cast, including Bryan Cranston and Frankie Muniz, reprise their roles. It's been a longtime coming, especially since the cast has been keen on returning to the comedy after the show ended in 2006.

Variety reports that Disney+ has set a four-episode revival event series for Malcolm in the Middle that will see the original cast return for a brand-new story covering the family's current status. The confirmed cast members are Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek, while the rest of the family will presumably make special appearances. That said, it seems the new series will focus on the three characters as Malcolm is forced to attend his parent's 40th wedding anniversary. Original series creator Linwood Boomer...

Life is about to become unfair all over again.

Disney+ has ordered a limited four-episode Malcolm in the Middle revival, with original series stars Frankie Muniz, Jane Kaczmarek and Bryan Cranston all returning in their original roles, TVLine has confirmed.

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Malcolm is getting back in the middle.

Disney+ has ordered a short-run revival of Malcolm in the Middle with original stars Frankie Muniz — who played the title character — along with Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek. Series creator Linwood Boomer is also set to return as writer and executive producer of the four-episode revival.

“Malcolm in the Middle is a landmark sitcom that captured the essence of family life with humor, heart and relatability,” Disney Branded Television president Ayo Davis said in a statement. “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.

One of the most beloved television comedies in recent memory is coming back in a whole new way. According to Deadline, Disney+ will produce four new episodes of Malcolm in the Middle. Not only that, but original series stars Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek are expected to return in the new chapters of the show. Linwood Boomer, the creator of Malcolm in the Middle, will work as a writer on the next chapter of the series. The episodes will be directed by Ken Kwapis. Almost two decades after Malcolm in the Middle came to an end, the beloved comedy will return on Disney+.

“Malcolm in the Middle” will get a second life in a four-episode run coming to Disney+.

Original stars Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek are all attached to return for the limited series, which comes 25 years after “Malcolm in the Middle” first debuted on Fox.

Muniz will reprise his role as Malcolm, while Cranston and Kaczmarek return as parents Hal and Lois, respectively. The new episodes will see Malcolm and his daughter get drawn into the family’s chaos when Hal and Lois demand his presence for their 40th wedding anniversary party, per the official logline.

The premiere date for the limited run, which is produced by 20th Television and New Regency, will be announced at a later time. The returning cast also celebrated the news with their own video statements on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday.

Series creator Linwood Boomer will return as writer and executive producer for the new episodes.

A revival of Malcolm in the Middle is finally happening at Disney+, confirming the episode count and initial plot details. The popular dysfunctional family comedy hailed from series creator Linwood Boomer, with Frankie Muniz as the titular Malcolm, and ran from 2000 to 2006 on Fox. Although it's been off the air for close to two decades, discussions around a Malcolm in the Middle reprisal heated up in October 2022 when Muniz mentioned that co-star Bryan Cranston was working on a script.

Now, almost 25 after the comedy's debut, Variety confirms that a Malcolm in the Middle revival is happening at Disney+, with original stars Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek set to reprise their respective roles. Consisting of four episodes, a premiere date has yet to be set. But the official logline is below:

Malcolm (Muniz) and his daughter are drawn into the family’s chaos when Hal (Cranston) and Lois (Kaczmarek...

Another beloved sitcom from the past is getting a series revival. This one will be coming just in time for the show's 25th anniversary in January.

Per Deadline, it's been reported that Malcolm in the Middle is officially getting a revival on Disney+. The show's return will be in the form of a four-episode limited series, giving the revival more time than a single reunion movie or special, but still not as an ongoing series. So far, three original Malcolm in the Middle cast members have been confirmed to return: Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek. Series creator Linwood Boomer is also involved, serving as a writer on the four new episodes, while producing director Ken Kwapis is also returning to helm each installment of the revival. 20th Television and New Regency are producing for Disney Branded Entertainment.

They’re back! Malcolm in the Middle returns with 4 brand-new episodes on #DisneyPlus.

Life isn’t that unfair, it turns out. A “Malcolm in the Middle” revival has been ordered at Disney+, Variety has learned.

The new iteration of the series hails from original series creator Linwood Boomer, with original stars Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek set to reprise their roles. Disney Branded Television has ordered four new episodes of the beloved sitcom. A premiere date has yet to be set.

Per the official logline, “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.”

“‘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...

One of the most influential comedy series of the new millennium, Malcolm In the Middle, is finally getting a revival, just in time for the 25th anniversary of its launch on Fox. The family comedy will return for a limited, four-episode run on Disney+ 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, respectively. The trio teased the new installment in a video, which you can watch below.

Also back are Malcolm In the Middle creator Linwood Boomer, who will be a writer on the new episodes, and producing director Ken Kwapis, who will direct all four. 20th Television and New Regency, whose joint venture Regency Television (via Fox TV Studios and Regency Enterprises) was behind the original series, are producing for Disney Branded Entertainment.

Muniz, Cranston and Kaczmarek are expected to be joined...

Malcolm in the Middle ended its run on television nearly two decades ago, but that doesn't mean its stars don't keep in touch. Frankie Muniz has shared how his TV dad Bryan Cranston still checks in on him, which the former child star finds to be very inspiring.

Muniz played the titular middle child in Malcolm in the Middle, while Cranston co-starred as the family patriarch, Hal. In a new interview for Michael Rosenbaum's Inside of You podcast, the subject of Malcolm in the Middle was naturally brought up. Muniz opened up on what it was like to work with Cranston on the series, sharing how the future Breaking Bad star always gave it his all as a performer. Additionally, Cranston was consistently very kind to everyone on the set.

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Malcolm in the Middle star Frankie Muniz opens up about how co-star Bryan Cranston has continued to be a supportive and close person in his life, even 18 years after the series concluded. Airing from January 2000 to May 2006 across seven seasons, the sitcom focused on Muniz's titular child prodigy, as he struggles with growing up amidst his dysfunctional family dynamics and their financial struggles amidst the typical awkwardness of growing up. In Malcolm in the Middle's cast, Cranston portrayed Hal, the loving father of the family who often finds himself in over his head.

When speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Muniz shed light on how his relationships with his Malcolm in the Middle co-stars have persisted beyond the production of the show. When speaking of Cranston, the star revealed that the actor had maintained contact with him regularly ever since the show concluded, and had been supportive throughout his other endeavors,...

No matter where life takes him, Frankie Muniz will always have a TV dad in Bryan Cranston.

The 2x Golden Globe nominee recently revealed that his Malcolm in the Middle co-star still checks in on him “every couple of weeks” after playing his dad Hal on the Fox sitcom that ran for seven seasons from 2000 to 2006.

“I started working with him when I was 11, 12 years old. He really became like a father figure to me,” he explained on Michael Rosenbaum’s Inside of You podcast. “And then even still to this day, he’s essentially like a Hollywood god at this point. You know what I mean? He’s done incredible films, incredible shows, won tons of awards. He’s literally It.”

Muniz added, “He still reaches out to me every couple of weeks, check in on me. He really cares about what I’m doing, comes to the races,...

Frankie Muniz reveals his television father, Bryan Cranston, still keeps in touch with him to this very day. The duo starred as father and son for seven seasons on the beloved television series, Malcolm in the Middle (2000-2006). And Muniz, who was recently signed as a racer for NASCAR’s 2025 Craftsman Truck Series season, fondly spoke about his "incredible" Malcolm costar on the Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum podcast. Muniz said:

"He still reaches out to me every couple of weeks [and] checks in on me. He really cares about what I'm doing. [He] comes to the races. When my band was playing, [he] came to shows. I mean, he's such an inspiration. And like I said, that's what I strive to be that for someone else in the future."

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A year and a half ago, Netflix announced they had given a series order to The Boroughs, a supernatural mystery show that’s executive produced by Stranger Things creators the Duffer Brothers. A couple of months ago, they revealed an impressive cast had been assembled: Alfred Molina (Spider-Man: No Way Home) plays Sam, Geena Davis (Blink Twice) plays Renee, Alfre Woodard (Salem’s Lot) plays Judy, Denis O’Hare (American Horror Story) plays Wally, Clarke Peters plays Art, and Bill Pullman (Independence Day) plays Jack. Now, the names of more cast members have been revealed. Variety reports that the previously announced actors have been joined by Dee Wallace (E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial), Ed Begley Jr. (Better Call Saul), Jane Kaczmarek (Malcolm in the Middle), Rafael Casal (Loki), Eric Edelstein (Twin Peaks: The Return), and Mousa Hussein Kraish (American Gods).

Details on the characters the new additions will be playing have not been revealed.