Malcolm in the Middle Revival in the Works at Disney+

Almost twenty years after its conclusion, Disney+ has ordered a revival of the iconic series Malcolm In The Middle.

Created by Linwood Boomer, Malcolm in the Middle followed child prodigy Malcolm and his dysfunctional family as they navigated their day-to-day challenges. It originally aired on FOX from 2000-2006 for seven seasons, and it quickly became one of the most beloved sitcoms on television.

According to Variety, Boomer will return as writer and executive producer in the new iteration, and original stars Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek are also set to reprise their roles. Other cast members are also in talks to return.

Alongside Boomer, Cranston, Tracy Katsky of KatCo, Gail Berman, and New Regency’s Arnon Milchan, Yariv Milchan, and Natalie Lehmann will also executive produce. Ken Kwapis will direct all four episodes and executive produce. Jimmy Simons and Laura Delahaye are co-executive producers. The limited series is produced by 20th Television and New Regency.

The official logline of the revival states, “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.”

Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television expressed excitement over the news by sharing, “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. 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.”

Karey Burke, president of 20th Television, echoed the same sentiments, saying, “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.”

With the premiere date yet to be announced, audiences will just have to wait and see what surprises this revival will bring.

All episodes of Malcolm In The Middle are currently streaming on Hulu and Disney+.

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