Disney+ has ordered a revival of “Malcolm in the Middle” with the return of original series stars Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek.
‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Revival
Disney ordered four episodes for a limited series. Original series creator Linwood Boomer is returning to write and executive produce. Here’s 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.
The original “Malcolm in the Middle” aired on Fox for seven seasons from 2000 to 2006. With their acquisition of Fox in 2019, Disney now owns the rights to the sitcom, which is currently available for streaming on Hulu. In addition to Muniz, Cranston, and Kaczmarek, the main cast included Justin Berfield, Erik Per Sullivan, and Christopher Masterson. No other cast members have been confirmed for the revival.
“‘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.”
The new episodes are produced by 20th Television and New Regency. Cranston, Tracy Katsky of KatCo, Gail Berman, and New Regency’s Arnon Milchan, Yariv Milchan, and Natalie Lehmann are executive producers alongside Boomer. Ken Kwapis will executive produce and direct all four episodes. Jimmy Simons and Laura Delahaye serve as co-executive producers.
“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 president of 20th Television Karey Burke. “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.”
A premiere date was not announced.
Source: Variety
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