One of the biggest news drops of 2024 came in early December when it was announced thatMalcolm in the Middlewas being revivedwith stars likeFrankie MunizandBryan Cranstonset to return and reprise their roles as Malcolm and Hal Wilkerson, respectively. News on theMalcolm in the Middlereboot front has been quiet in the two months since the announcement, until today. Muniz has since starred in other projects such asNew Amsterdam,The Black String, andAnother Day in Paradise, butMalcolm in the Middlehas remained his most iconic role. During a recent interview withScreenRantto promotehis upcoming movie,Renner, Muniz shared details on what fans can expect to see from the next iteration, as well as teasing more to come and sharing what format the project almost took instead of a four-episode series:
“I mean, it was originally, I think,pitched as a like a movie, as a feature, like a two hour movie. And for the sake of it being a Disney plus, it’s four 30 minute episodes, but it’s really one storyline, if that makes sense.You’re gonna see everybody and figure out where they’ve beenand what they’re doing. Andwe leave it on a great note, you know, and then we’ll see what happens after that.”
AMalcolm in the Middlemovie certainly would have been interesting, especially one that earned a full-length theatrical release and didn’t go toDisney+, but fans will take what they can get and, for now, be happy we’re getting to spend more time with the Wilkersons at all.Jane Kaczmarekis the only other star currently attached to theMalcolm in the Middlereboot; she is expected to reprise her role as Lois Wilkerson, but the involvement of other stars such asJustin Berfield(Reese) andErik Per Sullivan(Dewey) is still up in the air. It’s important to note that neither Berfield nor Sullivan have featured in a movie or TV show in 15 years, so a potential return as theirMalcolm in the Middlecharacters would be monumental.
What Else Is Coming for Bryan Cranston and Frankie Muniz?
Muniz’s AI sci-fi thriller,Renner, is now playing in limited theaters, and he is also attached to star in a sequel toHot Bath an’ a Stiff Drink, which is currently in production and also featuresRobert PatrickandMirelly Taylor. He will also feature alongsideDavid KoechnerinReapers Night. As for Cranston, he will star in thenew Apple TV+ series,The Studio, which is coming to the streamer on March 26, He will also feature oppositeAllison JanneyandJack ChampioninEverything’s Going to Be Great, the upcoming comedy/drama fromJon S. Bairdthat’s currently in post-production.
Disney has yet to set a release date for theMalcolm in the Middlerevival. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates and watchMalcolm in the MiddleonHulu.
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