Well, life may not be that unfair all along. A Malcolm in the Middle reboot has officially been ordered at Disney+, with some of the fan-favorite original stars set to return.
The streaming giant is developing a limited four-episode revival of Malcolm in the Middle, hailing from original series creator Linwood Boomer. It is produced by 20th Television and New Regency.
Who’s returning for the Malcolm in the Middle reboot?
Original series stars Frankie Muniz (Agent Cody Banks), Jane Kaczmarek (The Heavenly Kid), and Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) are returning to reprise their roles, according to Variety. Muniz played the title character in the series, while Kaczmarek and Cranston played Lois and Hal, respectively.
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The upcoming reboot will see Malcolm reuniting with his family for Hal and Lois’ 40th wedding anniversary. The official logline reads: “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.”
Boomer is returning as the reboot’s writer and executive producer, with Cranston serving as one of the executive producers. Ken Kwapis is set to direct all four episodes and will also serve as the executive producer.
The beloved sitcom aired on Fox for seven seasons, spanning a total of 151 episodes. It ran from 2000 to 2006. It also starred Christopher Kennedy Masterson, Erik Per Sullivan, Christopher Masterson, and Justin Berfield.
“‘Malcolm in the Middle’ is a landmark sitcom that captured the essence of family life with humor, heart and relatability. 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,” said Disney Branded Television president Ayo Davis (via Variety).
No premiere date has been set yet for the Malcolm in the Middle reboot.
