Disney+ Announces 'Malcolm in the Middle' Revival

A revival of the beloved Malcolm in the Middle TV series is officially in the works over at Disney+.

Variety reports that the series will return with original creator Linwood Boomer, with Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek all reprising their roles as the Wilkerson family — son Malcolm, father Hal and mother Lois, respectively. 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.”

The upcoming revival will feature a total of four new episodes.

“‘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.”

“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,” added Karey Burke, president of 20th Television. “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.”

The original series ran for a total of 151 episodes across seven seasons from from 2000 to 2006. It also starred Christopher Kennedy Masterson, Justin Berfield and Erik Per Sullivan as the rest of the Wilkerson brothers Francis, Reese and Dewey. The show went on to win seven Emmy Awards.

Stay tuned for an official trailer and release date.

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