Frankie Munizhas shared a major update about theupcomingMalcolm in the Middlerevivalseries. Muniz took to his personal X account to announce that not only has he begun his rewatch of the series to prepare, but thatthe reboot will begin filming in just a few days. It was announced near the end of last year that the Wilkersons were reuniting nearly 20 years after the originalMalcolm in the Middleseries went off the air for a new iteration that will return stars such as Muniz and evenBryan Cranston.Jane Kaczmarekwill also reprise her role as Lois in the show, withKiana Madeirajoining the cast as Tristan. The four-episode series will follow Malcolm and his daughter, drawn back into the dysfunction when Hal and Lois demand their presence at their 40th wedding anniversary.
A few months after the revival series was announced,Muniz revealed some critical details about the project, including that it was originally pitched as a movie, but Disney instead decided to split it up into a four-episode series. He also mentioned that the new version of the show ends things on a great note but also leaves the door open for moreMalcolm in the Middlein the future.Disneyhas yet to confirm if we will see the Wilkersons after the revival, but it will largely depend on both how the series is received and how it performs onDisney+.Ken Kwapishas been tapped to direct theMalcolm in the Middlerevival, andLinwood Boomerwill direct — both of whom are veterans of the original series.
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Muniz stars alongsideMarcia Gay HardenandViolett BeaneinRenner, the sci-fi thriller directed byRobert Rippberger, and he also features in a small role inHalf Baked: Totally High, the comedy film currently available for rent or purchase onPrime Video. Cranston will next be seen inThe StudioonApple TV+, the star-studded Hollywood drama, and he also recently featured alongside stars such asHenry CavillandBryce Dallas HowardinArgylle, the Apple TV+ original movie that flopped at the box office.
TheMalcolm in the Middlerevival series does not have an official release date, but it is expected to premiere before the end of the year. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of the series and watchMalcolm in the MiddleonHulu.
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