“Malcolm in the Middle is a landmark sitcom that captured the essence of family life with humor, heart and relatability,” Disney Branded Television president Ayo Davis said in a statement. “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 series premiered on Fox in January 2000 and ran for seven seasons, starring Muniz as the genius middle child in a chaotic family. Cranston and Kaczmarek played his parents, Hal and Lois, and Christopher Kennedy Masterson, Justin Berfield and Erik Per Sullivan also co-starred as Malcolm's brothers. The series won seven Emmys, including writing and directing awards in 2000 and 2001; Muniz, Kaczmarek and Cranston all received acting nominations during the series.
“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, which is producing the revival with New Regency. “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.”
As an adult, Muniz has a passion for auto racing and has raced in several professional circuits; he will be part of NASCAR's Craftsman Truck Series next season.
Muniz has pursed a passion for auto racing as an adult and has driven in several professional circuits; he’ll be part of NASCAR’s Craftsman Truck Series next season. Though he has said he wouldn’t allow his son to go into the entertainment business as a child, he has maintained ties with his TV dad. “He still reaches out to me every couple of weeks [to] check in on me,” Muniz said of Cranston. “He really cares about what I’m doing, comes to the races, if my band was playing, came to shows. I mean, he’s such an inspiration, and like I said, that’s what I strive to be for someone else in the future.”
A premiere date for the Malcolm in the Middle revival will be announced at a later date. The original series can be seen on Disney+ and Hulu.
Those children are no longer there as they have both grown older, and there is no mention of the other cast members returning.
There are only 4 episodes so I will definitely watch it but to be honest I don't expect anything from it.