The US comedy series “Malcolm in the Middle” aka “Malcolm in the Middle” is set to make a comeback soon. Specifically, the return will be shown on Disney+.
“You're not my boss!“Disney+ is bringing back a popular comedy series from the early 2000s and is making a big deal of the disclosure. Many of the actors from back then are expected to return.
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“Malcolm in the Middle” as a miniseries revival
Disney+ has ordered a four-part miniseries with original cast members Franzie Muniz aka Malcolm Wilkerson, Jane Kaczmarek aka Lois and Bryan Cranston aka Hal named as returning characters TVLine reports. It remains to be seen whether Malcolm's series siblings will all be returned.
Ayo Davis, President of Disney Branded Television on the planned comeback: ““Malcolm in the Middle” is a groundbreaking sitcom that captured the essence of family life with humor, heart and great relatability. Their hilarious yet heartfelt portrayal of an endearingly chaotic family has delighted audiences of all ages, and we're incredibly excited to welcome back the original cast to bring this magical feeling to life once again. With Linwood Boomer and the creative team at the helm, these new episodes will contain all the laughs, pranks and mayhem that fans loved – and a few surprises that remind us why this series is so timeless.“
20. Television President Karey Burke added: “Malcolm in the Middle changed the landscape of comedy two decades ago and redefined what the genre can be. When Linwood Boomer suggested it might be time to bring back every fan's favorite dysfunctional family for a little reunion, we couldn't imagine a more iconic and influential series worth revisiting – along with a truly brilliant cast , which will be reunited.“
“Malcolm in the Middle” ran for seven seasons
“Malcolm in the middle“ran for seven seasons on the US broadcaster FOX from 2000 to 2006. In addition to Malcolm, Lois and Hal, the cast also included Christopher Masterson as Malcolm's eldest brother Francis, Justin Berfield as his older brother Reese and Erik Per Sullivan as little brother Dewey. In the later seasons, another sibling named Jamie was added.
In fact, the comedy series was honored by the Primetime Emmy Awards a total of seven times for writing and directing, but also twice for guest star (Cloris Leachman). There were a total of 26 further nominations, including for the parent actors Kaczmarek and Cranston. In Germany you can find the entire series for streaming on Disney+.
