Malcolm in the Middle Revival Set at Disney+ With Original Cast
Hold onto Your Hats, america! “Malcolm in the Middle” is Back!
Disney+ has officially ordered a revival of the beloved sitcom “Malcolm in the Middle,” bringing back the chaotic and hilarious family for a brand-new adventure.
Get ready for a trip down memory lane! The iconic series, which originally aired on Fox from 2000 to 2006, will return with four new episodes, reuniting the original cast, including Frankie Muniz as malcolm, Bryan Cranston as Hal, and Jane Kaczmarek as Lois.
The revival, spearheaded by original creator Linwood Boomer, picks up with Malcolm’s daughter being drawn into the family’s trademark chaos when Hal and Lois 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 to welcome the original cast back to bring that magic to life again.”
The original “Malcolm in the Middle” was a critical and commercial success, earning 33 Emmy nominations and seven wins, including two for Cloris Leachman for best guest actress in a comedy. The show’s unique single-camera style and relatable portrayal of family dynamics helped redefine the sitcom genre.
“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 favourite 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.”
The revival is produced by 20th Television and New Regency, with Boomer returning as writer and executive producer. Ken Kwapis will direct all four episodes.
The news of the “Malcolm in the Middle” revival comes on the heels of announcements for reboots of other beloved early 2000s shows, including “Scrubs” at ABC and “prison break” at Hulu, signaling a wave of nostalgia sweeping thru television.
Malcolm in the Middle is Back! Original Cast Reunites for Disney+ Revival
(Los Angeles, CA) – Hold onto your hats, America! Disney+ has just dropped a bombshell: “malcolm in the Middle” is returning to the small screen with four brand-new episodes!
The beloved sitcom, which aired on Fox from 2000 to 2006, will reunite the original cast, including Frankie Muniz as Malcolm, Bryan Cranston as Hal, and Jane Kaczmarek as Lois.
Original creator Linwood Boomer is back at the helm,picking up the story with Malcolm’s daughter getting caught in the whirlwind of her family’s trademark chaos when hal and Lois 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.
The revival is generating immense excitement, riding on the heels of the original show’s critical acclaim, which garnered 33 Emmy nominations and seven wins.
Karey Burke, president of 20th Television, hailed the show’s groundbreaking impact, stating, ” Malcolm in the Middle literally changed the face of the television comedy landscape when it premiered two decades ago, redefining what the genre coudl be.”
The revival is produced by 20th television and New Regency, with Boomer returning as writer and executive producer. ken Kwapis will direct all four episodes.