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[bitbydeath]

It’s finally happening!

The new iteration of the series hails from original series creator Linwood Boomer, with original stars Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek set to reprise their roles. Disney Branded Television has ordered four new episodes of the beloved sitcom. A premiere date has yet to be set.

Per the official logline, “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.”

‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Revival Set at Disney+ With Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, Jane Kaczmarek Returning

A "Malcolm in the Middle" revival has been ordered at Disney+, Variety has learned. Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek are returning.

variety.com

 

[Hookshot]

I haven't seen one of the brothers since Scary Movie 2 and do the other 2 even still act?

 

[Sybrix]

Sounds like its only Malcolm, Hal and Lois.

 

[jason10mm]

I haven't seen one of the brothers since Scary Movie 2 and do the other 2 even still act?

When was the last time Muniz acted? Has he gotten back into the game recently?

I liked MitM at the time, not sure about this one.

 

[Revolutionary]

 

[Hookshot]

When was the last time Muniz acted?

No idea but his name is mentioned. I just googled Justin Berfield and he's not even done anything behind the camera since 2012

 

[kevboard]

there has to be a new sibling too, Lois was pregnant again in the final episode Jamie also would now be 18 years old or something, with the new baby from the last episode now being around 15~16 right?

they need to drastically change the concept for these new episodes, because the original format wouldn't even remotely work.

 

[kevboard]

When was the last time Muniz acted? Has he gotten back into the game recently?

I liked MitM at the time, not sure about this one.

Muniz actually was in some movies and tv shows here and there throughout the years. but he also does Motorsport now, so his acting career was basically just a side thing for him.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

I adored this show growing up. The dynamics, actors and scenarios were all just perfect.

With this I expect the worst, hope for the best.

 

[Men_in_Boxes]

Two jokes I will never forget from Malcolm in the Middle...

The dad and his kids buy some illegal firework, set it off at night, and they flip the scene to a daytime shot for like 3 full seconds to illustrate how bright and powerful it was.

Then Malcolm shares a popsicle with Reese and Reese gets suspicious ("Why did you give me the bigger one?") because he doesn't understand how things appear bigger based on perspective.

That show had some great bits.

 

[Skyfox]

Muniz ran out of racing car petrol money?

Never bought his bs excuse that he got brain damaged and lost his memories of doin the tv show

 

[Stitch]

Never bought his bs excuse that he got brain damaged and lost his memories of doin the tv show

He never said that. It was something that the media got wrong or just made up. He talked about it on Steve-Os Podcast.

 

[RagnarokIV]

Will be shit and wank.

 

[WoJ]

More creatively bankrupt cash grabs from Disney.

 

[ManaByte]

 

[CokeDiet]

Sounds like its only Malcolm, Hal and Lois.

It's ok. Malcom can still be in the middle.

 

[Joramun]

Disney + Cranston = guaranteed woke pandering.

 

[Trilobit]

Wasn't Malcolm supposed to become the president or something? I remember one episode bringing that up.

 

[thefool]

Loved this show but there's really no need for more of it. It reminds me of Deadwood.

 

[Werewolf Jones]

This shows legacy is about to be tarnished.

 

[Ridicululzz]

Yeah, not sure this show really needed a revival or anything. I thought it ended pretty well.

Also, is it only going to be three returning actors?

 

[Fbh]

Loved this show growing up but there's a zero % chance they don't fuck it up

 

[Daneel Elijah]

If they got Cranston I think that there is some potential. If we get one or 2 great moments for memes it will be worth it.

 

[Doczu]

Two jokes I will never forget from Malcolm in the Middle...

The dad and his kids buy some illegal firework, set it off at night, and they flip the scene to a daytime shot for like 3 full seconds to illustrate how bright and powerful it was.

Then Malcolm shares a popsicle with Reese and Reese gets suspicious ("Why did you give me the bigger one?") because he doesn't understand how things appear bigger based on perspective.

That show had some great bits.

The show is full of great and memorable gags. One of my favorites is:

 

[RCX]

The slop factory must grow.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

Malcolm in the Middle's Dewey role recast as Erik Per Sullivan replaced for revival

Erik Per Sullivan, who played Malcolm's younger brother Dewey, will not return to the show.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Fbh]

Malcolm in the Middle's Dewey role recast as Erik Per Sullivan replaced for revival

Erik Per Sullivan, who played Malcolm's younger brother Dewey, will not return to the show.

www.bbc.co.uk

At least physically he seems like a good fit for an adult Dewey

 

[StreetsofBeige]

Malcom Middle Aged.

Guy is almost 40.

 

[ClanOfNone]

At leas physically he seems like a good fit for an adult Dewey

Damn, that’s uncanny

 

[kevboard]

At leas physically he seems like a good fit for an adult Dewey

yo, wtf

 

[AJUMP23]

Show was funny at the time.

 

[bitbydeath]

Glad they got most of the cast back.
Hopefully they get Stevie and Cynthia as well.

 

[TheUnicornGuy]

At least physically he seems like a good fit for an adult Dewey

He was pretty good in wynonna earp.

 

[Sonik]

Netflix buttfucked The 70s Show Indiana Jones in South Park style now it's Disney's time to humiliate another classic

 

[NeverYouMind]

Netflix buttfucked The 70s Show Indiana Jones in South Park style now it's Disney's time to humiliate another classic

That 90s Show bounced back come season 3. This revival could be entertaining too.

 

[RagnarokIV]

Will be shit and wank.

i agree mate

 

[Sonik]

That 90s Show bounced back come season 3. This revival could be entertaining too.

The first season is the highest rated one and it's fucking awful

 

[NeverYouMind]

The first season is the highest rated one and it's fucking awful

Weird. Maybe many were happy that it existed despite the lacking comedic timing and unfunny writing for new cast? All I can say is that I enjoyed season 3 more than the later seasons of That 70s Show. It finally felt like the new cast grew into their roles.

 

[Unknown?]

The first season is the highest rated one and it's fucking awful

Not as bad as That 80s Show.

 

[bitbydeath]

i agree mate

 

[Sonik]

Not as bad as That 80s Show.

Sacrilege! We do not speak of the abomination's name

 

[ShirAhava]

Not as bad as That 80s Show.

I think I'm the only person on earth who actually liked that show. It just had minor issues like needing a completely different cast lmao

 

[Ristifer]

I would usually pan this kind of idea, but that series was never a traditional sitcom in its day. It could work as a modern show fairly well.

 

[Fbh]

Looks like Malcom's sister will be non binary

 

[GloveSlap]

I don't care about the new one, but hopefully this gets the OG series released on bluray.

 

[bitbydeath]

Looks like Malcom's sister will be non binary

 

[NeverYouMind]

Looks like Malcom's sister will be non binary

But Malcolm never had a sister... There was even one episode in which Lois imagined what life would be like if the boys were instead girls.

 

[Dirk Benedict]

Will be shit and wank.

We need to examine if it will be Shit and Wank or Wank and Shit. Life's crushing questions, in a nutshell.

 

[Jinzo Prime]

But Malcolm never had a sister... There was even one episode in which Lois imagined what life would be like if the boys were instead girls.

Yes they did, in the season finale, as per Deadline:

And Vaughan Murrae has been cast as Malcolm’s youngest sibling, Kelly whose existence was revealed in the series finale when the boys’ mom, Lois (Kaczmarek), is seen holding a positive pregnancy test.

However, this is concerning:

Kelly, who, along with Murrae, is non-binary, is described as self-sufficient, gets good grades and is already wiser than most of the family.

Sounds like a girlboss character, which is a no go for me.

 

[bitbydeath]

Yes they did, in the season finale, as per Deadline:


However, this is concerning:


Sounds like a girlboss character, which is a no go for me.

You’d think a boy that thinks it’s a girl could come off pretty bad in the context of the family only having boys and Lois being desperate for a girl.