Oh my god, did you find out what happened?! Malcolm Wilkerson and his totally crazy family are finally returning to TV! Yes, you heard that right. After two decades of watching them mess around, “Malcolm in the Middle” is coming back with a new miniseries.
Disney+ is bringing the madness to the show’s 25th birthday this December. Get ready!
This isn’t just some boring reunion special. No! This is a full-on, four-episode story. The madness begins as Hal and Lois celebrate 40 years of marriage.
Seriously, how have they been able to stick together for so long? You know that when this family gets together, it’s going to be a totally hilarious mess and super weird moments. They filmed it all in Vancouver last spring.
Who’s coming back?
Almost everyone you love is back! Frankie Muniz is our talented Malcolm, it’s clear. Bryan Cranston, yes, Walter White himself – is back as father Hal. Jane Kaczmarek is back as strict mother Lois.
Justin Burfield is Reese, still probably not very good. And Christopher Masterson is back as big brother Francis! Even after “Breaking Bad,” Cranston says playing Hal is still one of his favorite things to do.
Frankie Muniz posted that it felt like no time had passed to get back on set. So great!
Okay, who’s not coming back?
Bummer alert: Dewey is missing. Eric Per Sullivan, who played him, left acting years ago.
He decided not to return for the reunion. A new actor, Caleb Ellsworth-Clark, is taking Dewey’s place.
Also, Anthony Timpano is playing the younger brother Jamie in the later seasons.
Meet the new crew!
It’s not just about the old gang. Malcolm is all grown up now and has his own family drama! Kelly Karsten plays his daughter Leah.
Kiana Madera is his girlfriend Tristan. And Vaughn Murray plays Kelly, the Wilkersons’ newest daughter.
The big question? Can Malcolm be a father without being Hal or Lois? It’s going to be messy and fun to watch!
Behind-the-scenes gossip
The cast has been sharing some fun tidbits online. Frankie Muniz called the reunion shoot “full of absolutely chaotic, loving, and weird family moments.”
Sounds like the show, right? They’re all laughing like crazy in the pictures from the set, and it looks like they’ve never stopped working together.
Fans are already freaking out on social media, sharing their favorite old clips and speculating about what kind of trouble the family will now find themselves in.
The Vancouver shoot also had its own funny moments, with the cast cracking jokes at various times.
Why this is big news
This return is a huge deal for fans who grew up watching the show. It was all about the crazy, relatable stress of family life.
Seeing child prodigy Malcolm now dealing with his own messed-up kids? Pure gold. Plus, bringing Bryan Cranston back to the role of Hal after he became such a huge dramatic star? It’s truly amazing.
The mix of original cast and fresh faces feels perfect. It honors the past and shows how life moves on, even for Wilkerson.
Mark your calendars for December on Disney+! Four brand-new episodes, each half-hour long, packed with the same wild energy we’ve come to love. Get ready for the screaming, the scheming, the love, and the sheer madness.
Wilkerson is back, and it’s going to be epic!
