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MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE Series Reboot Gets a New Subtitle Name LIFE'S STILL UNFAIR — GeekTyrant
The Malcolm in the Middle limited series reboot wrapped production last month, and we are just hearing about the new name the episodes will go by - Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair , a reference to the show's theme song, 'Boss of Me,' by They Might Be Giants, which concludes with the words, 'Life is unfair…' It's a great throwback title, and not only does it get that song stuck in our heads, but it brings back memories of the show, and gets us excited to revisit these characters. The reboot will follow Malcolm (Frankie Muniz) and his daughter (newcomer Keeley Karsten) as they are drawn back into the boisterous family's chaos when Hal (Bryan Cranston) and Lois (Jane Kaczmarek) demand his presence at their 40th wedding anniversary festivities. Also reprising their roles are Christopher Masterson and Justin Berfield, who portrayed Malcolm's older brothers, Francis and Reese, respectively. Caleb Ellsworth-Clark is taking over the role of genius Malcolm's younger brother, Dewey. Additional newcomers include Kiana Madeira as Malcolm's girlfriend; Anthony Timpano, cast as Malcolm's youngest brother, Jamie, who was seen as a baby and toddler on the original series; and Vaughan Murrae as Malcolm's youngest sibling, Kelly (who, like the character's actor, is nonbinary), whose existence was revealed in the series finale when Lois revealed her positive pregnancy test. Stay tuned for the announcement of the release date of the new episodes of Malcom in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair .
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13-06-2025
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Bryan Cranston Explains Why His Youngest MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE Co-Star Decided Not to Return for the Revival — GeekTyrant
The Malcom in the Middle revival has wrapped production, and fans are ready for the new episodes to head our way. The story sounds like it will be fun, and it will be cool to see the cast reunite onscreen. All but one returned, Erik Per Sullivan, who played Dewey in the show's original run. Sullivan has not appeared in any of the show's reunions, and he turned down the offer to return to the role in the Disney+ revival project. Fans didn't know what to make of the recasting, with some wondering if there was bad blood between Sullivan and his cast mates, but Malcolm in the Middle dad Bryan Cranston has cleared the air. In a recent interview on the Fly on the Wall podcast, Cranston talked about returning to the series with his TV kids all grown up, stating, "It's amazing how these boys who were my boys on that show are now around the same age I was when we first started, and they've got children of their own." When host David Spade asked about Erik Per Sullivan, who played youngest son Dewey on Malcolm , Cranston lamented that he was "the only one who didn't come back to act in the show." He added, "I talked to Erik and I said, 'Hey, we got the show! It's going to come back.' He goes, 'Oh, that's fantastic!' And I go, 'Yeah, so we're looking forward to having you back.' He goes, 'Oh, no, no, I don't want to do it. But it's fantastic.'" Cranston then confirmed that Sullivan gave up acting after the run of the show, and gave an update on the impressive path Sullivan chose, saying, "He's actually going to Harvard. He's really, really smart, and he's getting his master's at Harvard right now. He said, 'Oh God, no, I haven't acted since I was 9 or something. So I'm not into it.'" Not only is it honorable that a child actor would choose a different career, but it sounds like Sullivan is thriving going the route of education. It's also very cool to hear that he and Cranston are still in touch. They spent many years in each other's lives, and it's awesome that they have been able to keep up a relationship. There is still no released date set for the new episodes of Malcolm in the Middle , but it's rumored to be shooting for a late 2025 release. via: EW
Newsweek
12-06-2025
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Bryan Cranston Reveals Why Original Dewey is Not Returning for 'Malcolm in the Middle' Revival
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Millennials across America are ecstatic about the upcoming "Malcolm in the Middle" sequel mini-series coming to Disney+. First look at the 'MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE' revival series. Coming soon to Disney+ — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) April 22, 2025 One of the most popular sitcoms of the 2000s, the sequel will bring back multiple cast members from the original show, including Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, Jane Kaczmarek, Justin Berfield, and Christopher Masterson. More Entertainment: 'Malcolm In The Middle' Revival Recasts Dewey However, one member of The Wilkerson Family won't be returning: Erik Per Sullivan as Dewey. Instead, the intelligent younger sibling will be played by Caleb Ellsworth-Clark of "The Expanse." Now, we know the reason why. The entire cast of "Malcolm in the Middle" The entire cast of "Malcolm in the Middle" Fox Network During an appearance on Dana Carvey's and David Spade's "Fly on the Wall" podcast, Cranston stated that Per Sullivan had no interest in returning for the revival since he has retired from acting. "I talked to Erik and I said, 'Hey, we got the show! It's gonna come back,'" Cranston said, per Tony Maglio of The Hollywood Reporter. "He goes, 'Oh, that's fantastic!' And I go, 'Yeah, so we're looking forward to having you back.' He goes, 'Oh, no, no, I don't want to do it. But it's fantastic that you are.'" Erik Per Sullivan is not returning as Dewey for the 'MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE' sequel series because he is going to Harvard. (Source: — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) June 12, 2025 Additionally, it was revealed that Per Sullivan would be getting his masters at Harvard instead. "He's actually going to Harvard," Cranston said. "He's really, really smart, and I think he's getting his master's at Harvard right now. He said, 'Oh God, no, I haven't acted since I was nine or something. So I'm not into it.'" More Entertainment: Dept. Q Ending Explained: Who Shot Morck? Despite this, Cranston couldn't be prouder of the actors who are like actual children to him. "It's amazing how these boys — who were my boys on that show — are now around the same age I was when we first started," Cranston said. "They've got children of their own." Now, the award-winning star of "Breaking Bad" is excited to get most of the family back together again, something he has been working on for a long time. "It's something I was pushing for for the last 10 years," Cranston said. "I just started wearing [series creator Linwood Boomer] down until he said, 'I've got an idea.' I said, 'Good.'" More Entertainment: 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Canceled 'A Minecraft Movie' Hits HBO Max for Free Streaming in June: What to Know Best Films to Stream in Summer 2025 on Netflix, Paramount+, Prime Video For more television and entertainment news, head on over to Newsweek Entertainment.
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02-06-2025
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Aaron Paul Shares The Relentless Prank Bryan Cranston Would Pull On The Set Of ‘Breaking Bad': 'He Would Get Everybody In On It'
In spite of the often dark and grueling material of AMC's seminal crime drama Breaking Bad, it's nice to know stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul had a little fun on set — in the former's case, perhaps a bit too much fun. During a recent appearance on Sean Evans' popular Hot Ones series, on which Cranston has previously appeared, Paul relayed a hilarious behind-the-scenes tidbit, a relentless hallmark of production in which his co-star would repeatedly prank him about his character's death. More from Deadline Mark Johnson Re-Ups AMC Deal, Sets 'Black Vault' Drama As He Talks Anne Rice Universe Expansion, 'Great American Stories' Plan & Industry Correction Bryan Cranston Teases 'Malcolm in the Middle' Physical Comedy: "I'm, Of Course, Naked Again" Bryan Cranston Says Filming 'Malcolm In The Middle' Revival Was "So Rewarding" Since The "Whole Family" Is "Back Together" 'He's the hardest worker in the room, the most lovable — I mean, he's my best friend, my son's godfather, I adore him, I spoke to him for an hour on the phone last night. I really am obsessed with the guy, but he's also the most immature person I've ever met in my life, and I say that with just love and respect,' the Ash star prefaced. Paul then recalled an instance where The Studio actor came out of the production office and solemnly beckoned him to come over, a seeming harbinger of bad news. 'He goes, 'Come here, it's OK,' and he gives me this long hug,' the Black Mirror actor recounted. 'I'm like, 'What are you doing?' He's like, 'At least you go out in a big way, huh?' And I'm like, 'What are you talking about?' He goes, 'Did you read the latest script?' I go, 'No.' He goes, 'Oh, well, just read it, and I'm here if you need me.'' As such, Paul said he 'sprinted' into the office and asked to read the script — but upon perusing the final pages, he found his Jesse Pinkman alive and (mostly) well. 'He just made it seem like I died,' he said of his Dos Hombres Mezcal co-founder, 'but he would not stop, and he would get everybody in on it, like the costume designers said, 'Hey we gotta do your measurements for the casket, so if you could stay after work, that would be great.' I'm like, 'What are you talking about?'' In fact, his character was originally scripted to die at the end of Season 1, but the writers opted to keep Jesse alive as a result of Paul's chemistry with Cranston and the thematic foil his character offers Walter White; his character notably returns in the 2019 film El Camino. Paul certainly had the last laugh, turning to the camera and triumphantly declaring, 'But I made it!' (And, as we all know, a certain former teacher of chemistry did not.) A juggernaut of the prestige television era, Breaking Bad would go on to be nominated for 58 Emmys throughout its five-season run from 2008 through 2013, winning 16 statuettes, including three consecutive wins for Cranston (who also won a fourth as a producer on the show) and three total wins for Paul. The Vince Gilligan-created series also spawned the equally beloved Bob Odenkirk vehicle Better Call Saul, which clinched 53 Emmy nods but did not receive any awards during its run from 2015 to 2022. Watch Paul's episode of Hot Ones below: Best of Deadline Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sex-Trafficking Trial Updates: Cassie Ventura's Testimony, $10M Hotel Settlement, Drugs, Violence, & The Feds 'Poker Face' Season 2 Guest Stars: From Katie Holmes To Simon Hellberg 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More
Geek Tyrant
27-05-2025
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Bryan Cranston Says Filming MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE Revival Was "So Rewarding" Since the "Whole Family" is "Back Together" — GeekTyrant
Actor Bryan Cranston recently returned to a fan-favorite role, and seeing as how a Walter White continuation isn't possible, it means we will be seeing him back as the head of the Wilkerson family, Hal, in the revival of Malcom in the Middle . It's been nearly two decades since the original run of the series ended, but now that they've wrapped production, Cranston said filming the forthcoming limited revival for Disney+ was nothing short of 'so rewarding.' Cranston told People he was looking forward to stepping back into the role of patriarch Hal. 'Slipping back into that character of Hal for me was so rewarding — I missed him. It's been almost 20 years since we said goodbye. And he's a sweet, lovable man. He's really a lovable guy, and it was fun to see all my whole family back together. It was great.' Adding of how he got back into character, Cranston said, 'It's a short-sleeve shirt that Hal would wear, a patterned short-sleeve shirt that screams out he's not going anywhere.' Malcolm in the Middle was both a hit for Fox and admired by critics, winning a total of seven Emmys across the same number of seasons when it aired from 2000 to 2006. Also garnering a Grammy and Peabody, the show centered on a gifted teen trying to come of age in a chaotic household full of loud and oft-dimwitted grownups and siblings. The forthcoming reboot will follow Malcolm (Frankie Muniz) and his daughter (newcomer Keeley Karsten) as they are drawn back into the boisterous family's chaos when Hal and Lois (Jane Kaczmarek) demand his presence at their 40th wedding anniversary festivities. Also reprising their roles are Christopher Masterson and Justin Berfield, who portrayed Malcolm's older brothers, Francis and Reese, respectively. Caleb Ellsworth-Clark is taking over the role of genius Malcolm's younger brother, Dewey, an unsurprising casting change given that Erik Per Sullivan, who originated the role, was not expected to return as he quit acting in 2010 and has not participated in any of the show's reunions. Additional newcomers include Kiana Madeira as Malcolm's girlfriend; Anthony Timpano, cast as Malcolm's youngest brother, Jamie, who was seen as a baby and toddler on the original series; and Vaughan Murrae as Malcolm's youngest sibling, Kelly (who, like the character's actor, is nonbinary), whose existence was revealed in the series finale when Lois revealed her positive pregnancy test. Muniz — who had initially stepped away from acting — also shared similar sentiments of the filming process, saying, 'This experience was straight-up incredible — like stepping back into Malcolm's wild world but with all the love and chaos cranked to 11. Reuniting with the cast, getting to know some new characters, laughing till it hurt, and making new memories on set felt like a dream I didn't want to wake up from.' Stay tuned for updates on the show's return, as a release date has not yet been scheduled. via: Deadline
