Malcolm in the Middle Revival Ordered at Disney+ With Frankie Muniz and More Original Stars Returning

Malcolm in the Middle Revival Ordered at Disney+ With Frankie Muniz and More Original Stars Returning

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 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 says 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.”

Adds 20th Television president Karey Burke: “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. 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.”

Malcolm in the Middle originally aired for seven seasons on Fox, from 2000 to 2006. In addition to Muniz as the titular middle child, Kaczmarek as mom Lois and Cranston as dad Hal, the series also starred Christopher Masterson as Malcolm’s eldest brother Francis, Justin Berfield as his other older brother Reese, and Erik Per Sullivan as little brother Dewey.

The show won seven Primetime Emmy Awards for writing and directing over the course of its run, as well as two wins for guest star Cloris Leachman. It received 26 additional nominations, with Kaczmarek and Cranston regularly earning nods for their performances.

Are you excited to get back in the middle with Malcolm? Which other characters would you like to make an appearance? Hit PLAY on the video above to watch the cast’s official announcement, then drop a comment with your thoughts below.

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