Actor Frankie Muniz may be known for his role as the titular character in Agent Cody Banks or for his open-wheel racing career. However, his most popular role has to be his seven-season stint on the Fox sitcom Malcolm in the Middle. The show, which also featured Bryan Cranston was extremely popular throughout its run.
With many shows receiving a revival or a reboot, fans of Malcolm in the Middle are also clamoring for new material from the beloved show. While a revival of the show has been teased by the cast multiple times, Muniz revealed that the process was closer to reality than usual and that the revival might just happen soon.
Frankie Muniz Hints At A Malcolm In The Middle Revival
Frankie Muniz became one of the biggest child stars in Hollywood when he starred as the boy genius Malcolm in the Fox sitcom Malcolm in The Middle. The show ran from 2000 to 2006 and also featured Bryan Cranston, Jane Kaczmarek, Justin Berfield, Christopher Kennedy Masterson, and Erik Per Sullivan.
Even before shows such as Arrested Development and Modern Family popularized the dysfunctional family trope, Malcolm in the Middle explored the gags and shenanigans of a proper dysfunctional middle-class family of six. Muniz, Cranston, and Kaczmarek were all nominated for the Primetime Emmy Awards and the Golden Globes for their performances.
Eighteen years after the show ended its run, lead actor Frankie Muniz revealed that a revival of the show was closer to reality than ever. In an interview with Pedestrian.TV, he said that though nothing was confirmed, a revival might happen soon despite promising the same for many years. He said,
“The show ended 18 years ago so it’s crazy that there’s still a lot of interest. But I think it’d be a lot of fun to dive into that world and see where everybody is, as adults because really, the possibilities are endless where everybody can be. I’d love to explore it. And I know there are conversations happening.”
The cast of the show has been teasing about a possible reboot or a revival for the past few years. Muniz mentioned in 2022 to Fox News that Bryan Cranston was extremely invested in the idea, with him going as far as writing a script for the revival.
Frankie Muniz Speaks About The Time He Walked Off From the Sets Of Malcolm In The Middle
Many dark secrets on the sets of past TV shows have been coming to the surface, especially about shows involving kids. Many former child actors such as Drake Bell recounted harrowing experiences on the sets of Nickelodeon’s kids’ shows such as The Amanda Show and Drake & Josh (via THR).
While Frankie Muniz’s experience may not be as dark as the aforementioned actors, the former child star mentioned that he once walked off the sets of Malcolm in the Middle in protest against the makers as they were being extremely controlling and rude. While talking on the reality show I Am A Celebrity, the actor reportedly recounted his experience,
“I walked off the set. Everyone was so afraid to stand up when certain people were controlling or rude or disrespectful. Like they walked on pins and needles. I was so mortified by seeing people afraid to stand up for themselves, I was like: ‘Say something.’”
He mentioned that he did not return to film for two episodes of the show as a consequence. He also said how his stardom and being the lead actor in the show helped the situation and that the issue was resolved later.
