Frankie Muniz will return in the reboot of Malcolm in the Middle.

Frankie Muniz reunites with his screen parents, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek for the highly anticipated limited revival of Malcolm in the Middle.

Originally airing from 2000 to 2006 on Fox, Malcolm in the Middle was a groundbreaking sitcom that mixed comedy with heartfelt family dynamics. The series followed Malcolm, a gifted teenager, as he navigated adolescence while dealing with his eccentric, often over-the-top family, including his well-meaning but chaotic father Hal (Cranston) and his strict mother Lois (Kaczmarek). ). During its seven seasons, the series was critically acclaimed, winning seven Emmy Awards and earning a loyal fan following for its unique storytelling style and memorable performances.

Now, almost two decades after the show ended, fans can look forward to revisiting the Wilkerson family as Frankie Muniz is set to reprise his iconic role.

Muniz brings his sitcom parents, Cranston and Kaczmarek, back together for a four-episode limited revival “Malcolm in the Middle” is set to air on Disney+, the platform announced on Friday, December 13.

To celebrate the exciting news, Muniz, now 39, shared a special video featuring Cranston and Kaczmarek, giving fans a nostalgic glimpse of the iconic trio back together. “I’ve been waiting for this moment for 18 years,” he said. “Let’s find out where Malcolm and his family are now.”

“25 years since Malcolm in the Middle premiered.” I’m so excited … I might have peed myself a little,” Cranston joked, while Kaczmarek added, “How nice to be able to yell at this kid again! We’re very, very excited to get back together and see what this family is up to.”

Malcolm in the Middle — starring Muniz — originally aired for seven seasons from 2000 to 2006 and became a beloved sitcom about the hilariously chaotic life of the Wilkerson family.

In addition to Muniz, Cranston, and Kaczmarek, the series also stars Christopher Masterson, Justin Burfield, and Eric Pere Sullivan, creating a dynamic ensemble cast. The upcoming revival, written and executive produced by Linwood Boomer, creator of the original series, promises to bring back the family’s wild antics.

According to a press release, the limited series will focus on Malcolm (Munis) and his daughter as they get caught up in familiar family chaos when Hal (Cranston) and Lois (Kaczmarek) insist he attend a 40th birthday party. their wedding anniversary.

“‘Malcolm in the Middle’ is an iconic sitcom that captures the essence of family life through humor, warmth and relatability,” Ayo Davis, president of Disney Television, said in a statement. “The family has resonated with audiences of all ages, and we’re thrilled to welcome back the original cast to bring that magic back to life.”

He added: “With Linwood Boomer and the creative team at the helm, these new episodes will feature laughs, pranks and mayhem that fans will love — along with a few surprises that remind us why this show is so timeless.”

While the revival’s premiere date and additional cast details remain under wraps, fans are already excited for this nostalgic reunion.

“Malcolm Center literally changed the face of the television comedy landscape when it premiered two decades ago, redefining the genre,” added Carrie Burke, president of 20th Television. – When Lynwood Boomer suggested that it might be time to bring back everyone’s favorite dysfunctional family for a little reunion, we couldn’t think of a more iconic and influential series to revisit, along with a truly brilliant cast to “unite”.

Last year, Cranston said And! News that he would “definitely be open” to revival.

“There were talks about possibly doing a Malcolm at the Center reunion movie,” Cranston shared at the time. “We had such a great family and I would certainly be open to it if there was a good idea, like, ‘Oh, it would be fantastic to explore what happened to this family 20 years from now.’ . I can’t believe it’s already happening, but it would be fun to do.”