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New Regency has hired Colin Greten as Vice President of Film in an ongoing expansion of its leadership team and global footprint.

The company recently added Tesha Crawford as EVP, Head of International Television.

Greten, who reports to Natalie Lehmann, president of Motion Pictures and Television, was most recently a creative production executive at Disney-owned 20th Century Studios. He joins during a period of growth for New Regency as the company builds out a slate of high-profile film and TV projects, including Blood Meridian based on the Cormac McCarthy novel, written by John Logan and directed by John Hillcoat; Watch Dogs, an adaptation of Ubisoft’s best-selling video game franchise starring Tom Blyth and Sophie Wilde; and Psycho Killer, written by Andrew Kevin Walker and starring Georgina Campbell. Additional recent and upcoming titles include Steve McQueen’s Blitz (Apple TV+); The Bikeriders (Focus Features), untitled Elon Musk documentary from Alex Gibney (HBO); 2073,...

When you work, you're supposed to get paid. As simple as that sentence is, in the movie business, sometimes things happen that make being paid a stressful challenge. Usually, those hardships fall onto the lesser-known cast members and crew members who work long, tiresome hours to bring a production to an audience. The stars of a project work hard too, but they're usually paid, and most times don't have to worry about when their checks are coming. This is why it's imperative for those in higher positions to stand by their fellow cast and crew members, just like Bryan Cranston. The actor is starring in an indie film, Lone Wolf, that has had a few financial setbacks, and he's speaking out about the situation.

Cranston has spent decades building a resume full of credits that span all areas, including television, movies, music videos, theater, and more. His ability to be...

The second half of the "Abbott Elementary"/"Always Sunny" crossover event is a lot of fun, but it almost had a moment that would've disappointed the more serious members of the fanbase. As Glenn Howerton (a co-creator of the show who plays Dennis) explained at a recent panel attended by /Film's own Bj Colangelo, the new episode nearly featured a moment that contradicted an established bit of "Always Sunny" canon. 

"I caught something that doesn't make sense based on season 16," Howerton explained. "We don't know that Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul were in a show called 'Breaking Bad.' We refer to them as Malcolm in the Middle. And then [in this new episode], I'm [saying], 'Making the call I'm like f***ing Walter White over here."

The canon Howerton's referring to is laid out in "Celebrity Booze: The Ultimate Cash Grab." There, the gang tries to befriend Cranston and Paul, repeatedly referring to...

If you were as big a fan of Linwood Boomer's "Malcolm in the Middle" — the family sitcom that was recently renewed for a revival — as I was when I was growing up, you certainly felt the gap the show left behind when it ended in 2006. There were a lot of great sitcoms in the mid and late aughts, but very few managed to capture that family-centred narrative and silly vibe that "Malcolm" almost singularly represented. For me, the one that came closest was Eileen Heisler and DeAnn Heline's "The Middle." The series stars the wonderful "Everybody Loves Raymond's" Patricia Heaton, "Scrubs'" Neil Flynn, and three child/teen actors who were just getting their feet wet in the huge pond of American television.

"The Middle," which ran on ABC from 2009 to 2018 for 9 seasons, followed the everyday lives of the Hecks, a barely middle-class family in the fictional town of Orson,...

Some might say that life is unfair, but life also has a way of creating full-circle moments that are more than fair. Right now, a beloved sitcom of millennials is making its rounds, as FlixPatrol reveals that Malcolm in the Middle is slowly but surely climbing the charts over at Disney+. Clocking in at the eighth spot on the platform’s Top 10, the Frankie Muniz-led show is reaching audiences all around the globe in countries such as Haiti, Panama, Bolivia, Saint Lucia, and more. Seeing how there’s a sequel series on the way, there’s a good chance that audiences are either seeing what the original production was all about or engaging in the time-honored tradition of a rewatch before the next part of the story arrives.

Filming wrapped for the highly anticipated reboot back in May, so we’re creeping closer and closer to its inevitable arrival...

Bryan Cranston has become one of the most popular working actors today. Kicking off his career in the '80s, he primarily worked on shows in guest-starring roles. One of his most significant jobs was appearing the The X-Files season 6, episode 2, "Drive," where he would gain the attention of writer Vince Gilligan. Gilligan would go on to create Breaking Bad, where Cranston starred in his most notable role as Walter White. Cranston continues to star in dramatic roles, but he was established as a comedic actor first.

One of Cranston's most recognizable early characters was the dentist Tim Whatley in Seinfeld for 5 episodes in the latter half of the series. The performance was funny enough to keep bringing the character back, including the iconic moment where Cranston improvised a scene where Whatley takes a hit of nitrous oxide before giving it to Jerry. Being a recurring character on arguably the...

The moment John Burns stepped through the doors of the Sunshine Cab Company, his days were numbered. Things seemed good at the start; in the very first episode of Taxi, Burns, a country bumpkin who had just arrived in the big city, almost immediately got a job as a cabbie. But it was all downhill from there.

Throughout Season One, Burns appeared less and less, and in some episodes, he barely spoke at all. There were only two episodes that saw him lead the story: one in which he gets married to a woman he just met, and another focused around a dinner party with him, his new wife, Alex Reiger (Judd Hirsch) and Latka Gravas (Andy Kaufman). Beyond that, he was usually stuck playing seventh fiddle in a cast of seven.

It was little wonder then that when Taxi returned for Season Two, Burns was gone, never to be mentioned again.

After years of talk and speculation, the Malcolm in the Middle revival is finally happening, and it now has a title. According to a report from insider Daniel Richtman, the upcoming miniseries will be called Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair.

Bryan Cranston has been pushing for a reunion since 2016. By 2021, Frankie Muniz shared in an interview with Steve-o that Cranston had even started writing a script, and most of the original cast was open to returning — except for one unnamed holdout.

Disney+ made it official in late 2024, confirming a four-episode revival with Muniz, Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek all set to reprise their iconic roles. Production started in Vancouver on April 13, 2025, and wrapped up on May 16. Cinematographer Michael Weaver was behind the camera. The show is expected to premiere in December 2025.

The miniseries will take a different approach from the original sitcom format. Instead of a feature-length movie,...

Back in 2016, Bryan Cranston first shared his interest in a Malcolm in the Middle reunion. By 2021, Frankie Muniz revealed on Steve-o’s podcast that Cranston was actively writing a script for a reunion movie. He also mentioned that most of the original cast was ready to return—except for one unnamed person.

By December 2024, Disney+ officially announced a four-episode ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ revival, with Muniz, Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek reprising their roles.

It’s been reported that the revival series is making some casting changes while bringing back familiar faces. One major update is that Dewey, originally played by Erik Per Sullivan, will be recast. Caleb Ellsworth-Clark is set to take over the role, marking a significant shift for fans of the original series.

Related: ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Revival Recasts Dewey, Welcomes Back Francis & Reese!

Christopher Masterson (Francis) and Justin Berfield (Reese) are returning to reprise their roles as Malcolm’s older brothers.

As Bill Maher wrapped up his 700th episode of Real Time, he got on his soapbox to mourn the supposed loss of masculinity in media.

During Friday’s ‘New Rules’ segment, the comedian launched into a rant about manhood and blamed film and television’s “endless parade of eye-roll, short-bus dads” for Democrats losing the election.

“Let’s make the Father’s Day we just celebrated the last one that takes place in a culture where dads have become such punching bags, literally the last demographic group that TV, ads and movies can still depict as clueless, useless dipshits, basically just another child mom has to look after,” he launched into his sermon.

He blamed the 1987 comedy Three Men and a Baby for the decline of masculinity in culture, and want as far as to link sitcoms like Married with Children, The Simpsons, Modern Family and Malcolm in the Middle,...

Shamrock Capital has entered into a long-term partnership with New Regency that will see the Los Angeles-based investment firm’s content strategy division acquire participation in the cash flows of the production company’s film and television library.

“We are thrilled to partner with New Regency’s leadership team as they embark on their next phase of growth through this innovative financing transaction,” Shamrock Capital partners Jason Sklar and Patrick Russo said in a statement. “Our investment philosophy centers on supporting premium and evergreen content, and New Regency’s acclaimed film and television library, which includes iconic titles and award-winning stories, is Best In Class across the global landscape of independent studios.”

“New Regency has always taken a nimble, creator-first approach to the business,” New Regency Chairman and CEO Yariv Milchan added. “By aligning with Shamrock, a partner that shares our vision and values, we’re able to position the...

Multi Oscar winning producer New Regency has entered into a partnership with Los Angeles investment firm Shamrock Capital, whose Shamrock Content Strategy is taking a participation in the studio’s 35-year-old plus film and television library.

In addition, a standalone production credit facility was entered into by New Regency’s production arm to borrow in connection with new film, television, and media projects—including building on its past IP to create innovative content, alongside a new credit facility supporting its library. These credit facilities are provided by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

The partnership with Shamrock relates solely to the New Regency library participation and will not be used to fund the production arm. Also note, Shamrock isn’t taking an equity stake here in the New Regency library, rather it’s a long-term commitment in the studio’s library cash flows.

New Regency’s partnership with Shamrock ensures long-term...

Actor Bryan Cranston has taken on many powerful roles over the years, but nothing prepared him for this. The Breaking Bad star recently detailed in an interview that he’s ready to step back from acting, after witnessing his daughter Taylor Dearden’s breakthrough performance in the medical drama The Pitt. He admitted that her talent left him speechless, even joking that it might be time for him to retire.

It’s a proud father’s reaction, but also a perfect reminder that a new generation of performers is stepping into the spotlight. Let’s dive deeper and find out what else he said about his daughter.

Who does Taylor Dearden play in The Pitt? Bryan Cranston’s proud dad moment explained Bryan Cranston in a still from Breaking Bad | Credits: AMC

In HBO’s medical drama The Pitt, actress Taylor Dearden plays the role of Dr. Melissa King, a young,...

A reboot of Malcom in the Middle will be airing on Disney+ with many of the original cast members reprising their roles!

In December 2024, it was revealed that the hit sitcom, which aired for seven seasons between 2000 and 2006, would return for a revival.

Original series creator Linwood Boomer will be returning as writer and executive producer of the four-episode series. The premiere date is not yet known.

“Malcolm in the Middle is a landmark sitcom that captured the essence of family life with humor, heart and relatability,” Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television said in a statement shared with Variety. “Its hilarious and heartfelt portrayal of a lovably chaotic family resonated with audiences of all ages, and we’re so excited to welcome the original cast back to bring that magic to life again.”

Five members of the original cast are confirmed to return, while one has been recast with a new actor.

After all these years, it may as well have been Erik Per Sullivan saying, You’re not the boss of me now! While the Malcolm in the Middle revival has wrapped filming and is headed to Disney+ towards the end of the year, the big question was: Where’s Dewey? Out of the spotlight for decades, Erik Per Sullivan is the sole core cast member not returning to Malcolm in the Middle; but it wasn’t for a lack of trying on the part of TV dad Bryan Cranston.

Bryan Cranston took back to his paternal duties quite easily when he told Erik Per Sullivan that not only was Malcolm in the Middle returning but he couldn’t wait to join him in front of the camera again. “I talked to Erik and I said, ‘Hey, we got the show! It’s going to come back.’ He goes, ‘Oh, that’s fantastic!

"Life is unfair," at least according to They Might Be Giants' catchy theme song for "Malcolm in the Middle." Those words rang true when the series premiered 25 years ago and went on a seven-season run that followed the titular high Iq genius Malcolm as he tried (and often failed) to deal with his chaotic family. "Malcolm in the Middle" distinguished itself from other sitcoms with its incredible sense of humor while still remaining grounded in the reality of the family's economic difficulties. It was also a rare single camera comedy shot without a laugh track or in-studio audience, lending a further sense of reality to the more manufactured and artificial sitcoms it was competing against.

In the show's perfect series finale, Malcolm discovers that his mom Lois believes he is destined to become President of the United States, but only if he has to suffer and struggle to rise out...

Bryan Cranston, the iconic star known for his portrayal of Walter White in Breaking Bad, was once a dad in the iconic sitcom Malcolm in the Middle. The revolutionary TV show featured several iconic stars who went on to have great careers in Hollywood.

One of these stars was Erik Per Sullivan, who was a worldwide celebrity for portraying the role of Dewey in Malcolm in the Middle. However, the actor refused to appear for the upcoming revival of the TV show, and Bryan Cranston knows the answer why.

Bryan Cranston knows why Erik Per Sullivan won’t be returning

The fourth child of Lois and Hal Wilkerson, the character of Dewey was one of the protagonists (the third protagonist) in Malcolm in the Middle. Portrayed by Erik Per Sullivan, Dewey was highly intelligent in the show, with a knack for manipulation whenever he desired.

Erik Per Sullivan as Dewey...

Actor Bryan Cranston is best known for his role as Walter White in Breaking Bad. However, despite spinoff movies and shows, the actor seems to be coming back to a different legendary TV role that first gave him his breakthrough. Cranston played the hilarious Hal in the sitcom Malcolm in the Middle.

While Cranston is now the biggest star to come out from the series, his role was reportedly quite limited before he came in to audition. While barely given any lines, Cranston reportedly performed the scene to such unique perfection that the showrunner fell off the chair laughing. Who knew one of TV’s biggest antiheroes could be hilarious like that?

Bryan Cranston made the creator of Malcolm in the Middle fall out of his chair during his auditions Bryan Cranston in Malcolm in the Middle | Credits: Fox

Audition stories have the capacity to be legendary. Thousands of actors...

Bryan Cranston is best known for his performance as Walter White in the critically acclaimed crime-drama series Breaking Bad. Created by Vince Gilligan, the series was arguably the best product of cable television’s golden age in the late 2000s.

The show’s pilot episode introduced Cranston as the cancer-stricken chemistry professor, making drugs to support his family. However, the episode also features a scene with Cranston in tighty-whities. While the scene is iconic now, Gilligan had second thoughts about it until Cranston convinced him to go ahead with it. Here is how the iconic Breaking Bad scene came to be.

Bryan Cranston refused to abandon his tighty-whities in an iconic Breaking Bad scene

Breaking Bad was created by Vince Gilligan and premiered in 2008 with its pilot episode featuring one of the best hooks in television history. The episode opens with an Rv driving in the New Mexico desert before...

When Malcolm in the Middle returns with its upcoming four-episode revival series on Disney+ very soon, one of the original characters is going to look a little bit different. Earlier this year before filming kicked off, the revival series rounded out its cast with returning cast members and newcomers joining the series, but the beloved 2000s sitcom's biggest scene stealer won't be back.

The rest of Malcolm's family returns, including Justin Berfirled as Reese and Christopher Masterson as Francis. However, Erik Per Sullivan isn't reprising his role as Dewey in the Malcolm in the Middle revival, which arrives 25 years after the sitcom first premiered on Fox. Instead, the role of Dewey will be played by Caleb Ellsworth-Clark this time around. Finally, we learned the real reason why.

Why Dewey was recast in Malcolm in the Middle's revival

Before the actual reason behind Per Sullivan's decision not to return for...

The “Malcolm in the Middle” revival series will see Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, Jane Kaczmarek, Christopher Masterson and Justin Berfield reprising their roles as the Wilkerson family — but Erik Per Sullivan will not be returning as Dewey, with Caleb Ellsworth-Clark instead recast as the character. After starring in the original Fox series from 2000 to 2006, Sullivan stepped away from acting in 2010, at the age of 19. For that reason, “Malcolm” fans weren’t entirely surprised that he wouldn’t be joining for new episodes. However, that retirement doesn’t mean that Sullivan wasn’t invited, says Cranston.

“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 said,...

Although Frankie Muniz‘s titular pubescent in Malcolm in the Middle was the genius of the family, it was the youngest who went Ivy League in real life.

After wrapping on the reboot last month, Bryan Cranston revealed why Erik Per Sullivan was “the only one who didn’t come back” to reprise his role as youngest son Dewey, the character he originated on the 2000-’06 Fox sitcom.

“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,” said Cranston on the Fly on the Wall podcast.

In addition to Cranston and Muniz’s return as dad Hal and middle child Malcolm, Jane Kaczmarek was confirmed to return as mom Lois in December. In March, the family was rounded out with Christopher Masterson and Justin Berfield reprising...

Dewey is now in the middle — of the conversation surrounding the Malcolm in the Middle sequel series.

Erik Per Sullivan, who starred as Dewey in the early-2000s fox sitcom, is the lone original-series star that will not return to the Disney+ revival. On Wednesday, Bryan Cranston, who played the hapless dad Hal on the sitcom, explained why.

”I talked to Erik and I said, ‘Hey, we got the show! It’s gonna 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 that you are,’” Cranston said on Dana Carvey’s and David Spade’s Fly on the Wall podcast.

“He’s actually going to Harvard,” Cranston said of Sullivan. “He’s really, really smart, and I think he’s getting his...

A reboot of Malcolm in the Middle is in the works, and Bryan Cranston, one of the show’s original stars, is speaking out about why one of his co-stars opted not to return.

Erik Per Sullivan will not reprise the role of Dewey in the reboot. Caleb Ellsworth-Clark will be stepping into the role instead.

Keep reading to find out more…

“I talked to Eric 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,’” Bryan said on the “Fly on the Wall” podcast. “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,...

Malcolm in the Middle, the smash-hit sitcom from the 2000s, is all set to return to the screens through a revival series. Bryan Cranston, who arguably earned his breakthrough through the same, will be reprising his iconic role in this soon-to-be-released revival show himself, which will make fans nostalgic will all those memories pretty soon.

Of course, Cranston isn’t the only one returning to the fan-beloved comedy series that followed the dysfunctional middle-class family of Malcolm. But while a majority of the core cast is set to come back to their respective roles, one actor is not returning, and Cranston claims it’s because “he’s actually going to Harvard“: Erik Per Sullivan!

Erik Per Sullivan isn’t returning to the Malcolm in the Middle revival series Erik Per Sullivan as Dewey. | Credits: Malcolm in the Middle / Fox.

Being one of the stars set to reunite – after almost...

Returning Malcolm in the Middlestar Bryan Cranston is excited to be back as Hal in the sitcom's revival. But the actor is also explaining to fans why Erik Per Sullivan isn't coming back as Dewey.

Per Entertainment Weekly, Cranston said that Sullivan decided to be "the only one who didn't come back to act" in the upcoming Malcolm in the Middle revival. "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.'"

"He's actually going to Harvard," Cranston continued. "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 nine or something. So I'm not into it.

Much of the original cast of Malcolm in the Middle is set to grace our TV screens once again this year in the revival for Disney+, but noticeably absent is Erik Per Sullivan, who portrayed Dewey in the original series. He’s been recast to be played by Caleb Ellsworth-Clark (Wynonna Earp), and now we know the real reason why Sullivan turned down the revival thanks to star Bryan Cranston, who says it wasn’t for lack of trying.

Appearing on the Fly on the Wall podcast hosted by Dana Carvey and David Spade, Cranston opened up about what it was like to slip back into the role of Hal, the well-meaning and awkward patriarch of the family. Recently, he called it a "rewarding" experience, but elaborated further on the podcast to add: "It's amazing how these boys who were my boys on that show are now around the same...

One of the main cast members of Malcolm in the Middle isn't returning for the upcoming revival series, and Bryan Cranston (Hal) recently revealed why. Almost the entire cast of Malcolm in the Middle is returning for the recently announced Malcolm in the Middle revival series. The revival will focus on the same family almost two decades after the ending of Malcolm in the Middle, as Malcolm (Frankie Muniz) and his brothers return for their parents' wedding anniversary. Not all the brothers are coming back, though, and Bryan Cranston has shared some insight into why that is.

While speaking on Dana Carvey and David Spade's podcast "Fly on the Wall," Bryan Cranston revealed why Erik Per Sullivan, who played Dewey in Malcolm in the Middle, won't appear in the upcoming revival.

"I talked to Erik and I said, 'Hey, we got the show! It's going to come back.' He goes,...

Nearly two decades after Malcolm in the Middle signed off, the dysfunctional Wilkerson family is coming back together — but one key member will be missing. In a new interview on the Fly on the Wall podcast, Bryan Cranston opened up about the upcoming Disney+ revival and why Erik Per Sullivan, who played youngest brother Dewey, won’t be reprising his role.

Cranston, who played chaotic patriarch Hal in the Emmy-winning comedy, told hosts Dana Carvey and David Spade that reuniting with the original cast has been a joy — but also bittersweet.

“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,” he said. But when asked specifically about Sullivan, Cranston revealed the real reason behind his absence, and it's pretty fair.

“He was the only one who...

Frankie Muniz is an American actor and race car driver. He gained recognition for his role as Malcolm Weir in the sitcom Malcolm in the Middle. He is also popular for his roles in Agent Cody Banks and My Dog Skip. Beyond acting, he is also a race car driver, competing full-time in NASCAR and various championships.

Frankie Muniz Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education

Francisco Muniz IV, “Frankie”, was born on December 5, 1985 (Frankie Muniz age: 39) in New Jersey. When Muniz was four years old, his family moved to North Carolina, and that is where he grew up. His father, Francisco James Muniz III, is a restaurateur. His mother, Denise Muniz, is a nurse. He has an older sister, Christina Muniz.

Muniz was discovered at the age of eight at a talent show in North Carolina, playing in a local production of A Christmas Carol. According to Muniz, an agent...

The stunning Bryan Cranston, who has left audiences of pretty much all age groups baffled with his exceptional performances, is currently standing tall and proud of something other than his own masterpieces: His daughter, Taylor Dearder, who is currently riding high on the tides of success through her splendid work in The Pitt.

A 32-year-old actress who has earned some fairly praiseworthy credits under her name, Dearden is the Breaking Bad star’s daughter, and her performance in the recently concluded critically acclaimed medical drama TV series is being widely applauded. And Cranston, for one, couldn’t feel happier and prouder of his daughter’s success.

Bryan Cranston is proud of Taylor Dearden’s The Pitt’s success Taylor Dearden as Dr. King| Credits: The Pitt / Max.

A medical drama television series created by R. Scott Gemmill, The Pitt features a realistic exploration of the challenges that healthcare workers have to face in America,...

It sure seems as though most sitcom reboots were only spawned because corporate executives realized that exploiting the public’s nostalgia is a great way to maximize profits without having to go to the trouble of coming up with a fresh idea. How else do you explain recent soul-draining efforts like Girl Meets World and Fuller House?

Sometimes, it’s the stars of the original shows who are desperate to revisit their past TV glory. For example, Kelsey Grammer was instrumental in getting the Frasier revival made after years of struggling to launch shows about characters not named “Frasier Crane.”

So is the upcoming Malcolm in the Middle reboot just another nostalgia-baiting cash-grab? Seemingly, no. In fact, the person spearheading the new show is the one guy whose career blew up the most after the original series went off the air: Bryan Cranston.

After Malcolm wrapped, Cranston, who of course played the Wilkerson family patriarch,...

Prime Target studio New Regency has hired Tesha Crawford as EVP, Head of International Television.

Former Universal International Studios (Uis) and Netflix executive Crawford will oversee the company’s international television slate from the London office and lead its international development and production strategy, reporting to New Regency Chairman and CEO Yariv Milchan and Natalie Lehmann, President of Motion Pictures and Television.

Ed Rubin, who was previously leading the New Regency international team, left a few weeks back, having overseen the likes of Apple TV+’s Prime Target and BritBox’s The Beast Must Die out of London.

Crawford was most recently a scripted SVP at The Day of the Jackal studio Uis and was involved with Uis picking up the rights to adapt Lucy Foley’s novel The Midnight Feast for TV. She was previously with the Netflix international team, where she worked on big, nascent hits for the...

The reruns of Fox's "Malcolm in the Middle" practically served as my favorite type of procrastination when I was in college well over 15 years ago. Between studying sessions, I quickly fell in love with Linwood Boomer's sitcom, which was about four horrendously naughty and mischievous brothers — Malcolm (Frankie Muniz), Reese (Justin Berfield), Dewey (Erik Per Sullivan), and Francis (Christopher Masterson) — and their quirky and often wild parents, Hal (Bryan Cranston) and Lois Wilkerson (Jane Kaczmarek).

Although the show may have seemed like your typical silly and innocent family comedy from the aughts, its writers and actors constantly pushed the series' brilliant and witty humor to the limits of its TV-pg 12 rating. There was endless bullying, emotional manipulation, unorthodox parenting, family dysfunction, and a whiff of violence along with other atrocities in every other episode. I think it's fair to say the series was ahead of its time, as far...

Malcolm in the Middle was an iconic sitcom that premiered in 2000, and millions of people became its fans. Surrounding the character of Frankie Muniz’s Malcolm, a bright and intelligent boy, the show revolved around his dysfunctional family and the shenanigans that they got up to.

However, it wasn’t your ordinary sitcom where the situations would create moments of absolute hilarity, it was a sitcom where characters had emotions and wholesome moments and showed each other the importance of a family, countless times.

Malcolm in the Middle was more than a sitcom

Let’s not forget, the show gave Bryan Cranston a chance, which made him famous and worthy enough to take on the role of Walter White in AMC’s Breaking Bad in the future. But more than that, Malcolm in the Middle had a lot of love to share with the world.

A still from Malcolm in the Middle...

Actor Bryan Cranston is best known for his critically acclaimed role as Walter White in Breaking Bad, one of the greatest TV shows of all time. Despite his impactful performance in the series, it cannot match the vigor of another Cranston performance, which saw him go to great lengths.

During his stint on the hit sitcom Malcolm in the Middle, Bryan Cranston resorted to doing his own stunts. However, given his character, Hal’s constant antics in the show, Cranston found himself in perilous situations, including an occasion where he was covered with 60,000 bees. Here is what Cranston had to say about his stunt work in Malcolm in the Middle.

Bryan Cranston covered himself with 60,000 bees for Malcolm in the Middle

Bryan Cranston rose to prominence with his comedic performance as Hal in the Fox sitcom Malcolm in the Middle, which aired for seven seasons before ending in 2007. Hal is the father of five children,...

For a show centered around geeks, it only made sense that the main crew would gush about pop culture in The Big Bang Theory, especially when it comes to Sheldon and Amy. Like Jim Parsons’ Sheldon, who was obsessed with pop culture, primarily Doctor Who and Star Trek, Amy was a nerd about Little House on the Prairie.

Interestingly, Linwood Boomer, one of the stars from the show, was responsible for penning and creating one of the most iconic sitcoms of the 2000s, which debuted before Tbbt.

Amy’s Favorite Show Little House on the Prairie star penned Malcolm in the Middle after himself Amy and Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory | Credit: CBS

While not exactly historically accurate, like Sheldon points out during his date with Amy on a Skype call, potentially in an attempt to get back at her for ruining Raiders of the Lost Ark, Little House on the Prairie remains iconic.

Before Breaking Bad made them TV’s most iconic meth-making duo, Aaron Paul almost shared the screen with Bryan Cranston in a very different way. Turns out, Paul was nearly cast in Malcolm in the Middle – not as one of the brothers, but as Francis’ troublemaking friend. Yep, long before Jesse Pinkman shouted “Yeah, science!”, Paul auditioned to be part of the Wilkerson family chaos.

The role eventually went to actor Chris Masterson, but imagining Paul in that early-2000s sitcom world is wild. Here’s some tea about what went down.

Aaron Paul nearly played Francis, but one rejection led to his most iconic role Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul in Breaking Bad | Credits: AMC

Before Breaking Bad ever cooked up its Emmy gold, Aaron Paul almost joined Bryan Cranston in the chaotic sitcom world of Malcolm in the Middle. Paul desperately wanted to play Francis, the wild eldest son of the Wilkerson clan.

Breaking Bad was a very serious and intense show, but that didn't mean things were grim behind the scenes. In fact, actor Bryan Cranston once lightened the mood with an elaborate prank on co-star Aaron Paul.

Paul shared the reveal while appearing on Hot Ones, a web show where celebrities talk about their career while eating spicy food. The hot wings didn't stop Paul from spilling everything about Cranston's unexpectedly wacky behavior. The actor began: “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 immaturity began when Cranston...

With Malcolm and the Middle seeing the return of the majority of the sitcom's cast, director Ken Kwapis has teased that fans won't be disappointed by Bryan Cranston's return to a lighter, more comedic role. For seven seasons, the Fox sitcom followed Frankie Muniz's titular child prodigy as he contended with the difficulties of school and growing up in a struggling home with his dysfunctional family. Alongside Cranston and Muniz, theMalcolm in the Middle revival will see the return of Jane Kaczmarek, Justin Berfield, and Christopher Kennedy Masterson, alongside newcomers Caleb Ellsworth-Clark, Anthony Timpano, and Vaughan Murrae.

As Kwapis sat down with ScreenRant to discuss the 20th anniversary of The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants, the director discussed the upcoming Malcolm in the Middle revival. Alongside affirming that filming had wrapped on the four-episode limited series revival, the director stated that one of the things that stood out...

With Bryan Cranston reprising his lovable goofball patriarch Hal in the Malcolm in the Middle reboot, he’s flexing some old acting muscles.

After reminding fans of his physical comedy chops in the Season 1 finale of The Studio, the Oscar nominee teased more slapstick laughs to come in the upcoming revival of his Fox sitcom, which ran for seven seasons from 2000 to 2006.

“I’m asked to do physical comedy on that show and I realized, ‘Oh, it’s been 20 years since I did that,'” he told IndieWire. “I have a few extra restrictions now, so it’s like I’m crawling around. I’m, of course, naked again. That’s no surprise, no surprise at all.”

Ahead of the show’s 25th anniversary, a Disney+ revival was announced for a limited, four-episode run in December, with Frankie Muniz returning as Malcolm, alongside Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek reprising their roles...

Before Bryan Cranston was Walter White, he was Hal, the affable dad from hit '00s sitcom Malcolm in the Middle. Hal was a role Cranston was perfectly cast for- and now, years later, he's playing it again.

The premise of the new Malcolm in the Middle show is that boy genius Malcolm (Frankie Muniz) is grown up and has a girlfriend and daughter of his own. His parents, Hal and Lois (Jane Kaczmarek) demand his presence at their 40th anniversary and things get hairy - especially since the entire family is a powder keg of bad behavior sometimes. Now, Cranston has discussed the show with IndieWire and given fans a taste of what's to come.

Muniz and Kaczmarek are both joining Cranston in the reboot, as are Christopher Masterson (Francis) and Justin Berfield (Reese). The role of Dewey will be played by Caleb Ellsworth-Clark, replacing Erik Per Sullivan. Cranston...

After much fan clamoring, the highly anticipated revival of Malcolm in the Middle is finally on its way. The series recently wrapped filming, and the cast and crew are being bombarded with questions about it so that fans can find another piece of information that’ll excite them further. Bryan Cranston, the patriarch of the Wilkerson family, was recently asked about his return in the upcoming series, and he didn’t disappoint.

“It’s been 20 years since we said goodbye, and now we’re seeing the family again and each person,” Cranston told IndieWire of reuniting with his on-screen family. Malcolm in the Middle was the career launcher for its cast, especially for Cranston, who went on to dominate the small screen in Breaking Bad, and his on-screen son, Frankie Muniz. Now that the actor has reunited with his sons almost two decades later, he admits, “All the boys were around the same age,...

Bryan Cranston says reprising gentle patriarch Hal for a short “Malcolm in the Middle” revival has already left him “rewarded” — and the cameras are off. The four-episode miniseries, commissioned by Disney+ for the sitcom’s 25th anniversary, finished filming earlier in May, yet the service has not fixed a premiere date, Cranston confirmed during a recent For Your Consideration event in New York City.

Speaking with reporters, the 69-year-old actor recalled that “slipping back into that character was so rewarding — I missed him,” adding that a patterned short-sleeve shirt from Hal’s wardrobe helped him recapture the well-meaning chaos fans remember.

Most of the core cast returned, including Jane Kaczmarek, Frankie Muniz, Christopher Masterson and Justin Berfield. Erik Per Sullivan declined, so newcomer Caleb Ellsworth-Clark steps in as Dewey, with Anthony Timpano portraying Jamie. New faces Keeley Karsten and Kiana Madeira play Malcolm’s daughter Leah and girlfriend Tristan, respectively,...

Bryan Cranston isn’t slowing down any time soon, most recently reuniting with Wes Anderson for “The Phoenician Scheme,” their latest collaboration following “Asteroid City” in 2023 and “Isle of Dogs” in 2018. In Anderson’s latest, he plays Reagan, the brother of Tom Hanks’ character. We caught up with the actor at the film’s New York City premiere on Wednesday, May 28.

Amid his busy schedule, he will soon return to the “Malcolm in the Middle” reboot, reuniting with original cast members Jane Kaczmarek, Frankie Muniz, Christopher Masterson, and Justin Berfield. “Seeing the family was the best part,” he told IndieWire about returning to the series, which ran for 151 episodes across seven seasons from 2000 to 2006.

“It’s been 20 years since we said goodbye, and now we’re seeing the family again and each person,” he said. “All the boys were around the same age, now, that I was when I started 25 years ago.

"Malcolm in the Middle" is hands-down one of the best sitcoms of the 2000s. It took the idea of a dysfunctional family, seen plenty of times before, but made it far more realistic. The central family with Malcolm (Frankie Muniz) literally in the middle of everything genuinely struggles to keep a roof over their heads. The kids regularly get into trouble, much to the chagrin of the overbearing family matriarch Lois (Jane Kaczmarek) and her far more easygoing husband Hal (Bryan Cranston).

Sitcoms using laugh tracks was already on the way out by the time "Malcolm in the Middle" came around, but its exclusion in the show allowed for more experimental storytelling. Characters weren't as confined to the same spaces. You could have intersecting stories with the main family and then their troublemaking oldest son, Francis (Christopher Masterson), at military school and then various other locales. There was genuinely nothing...

He may be recognized these days thanks to his portrayal of Walter White in Breaking Bad, but long before Bryan Cranston became a meth cook in the popular AMC series, he was dad to Frankie Muniz on Malcolm in the Middle. Now, nearly 20 years since the sitcom left the airwaves, it's returning for a four-episode revival later this year that Cranston recently described as "fun."

Speaking with People at a recent event for his Apple TV+ series The Studio, the subject of the Malcolm in the Middle revival came up. In addition to Cranston, the core cast will also be returning, save for Erik Per Sullivan, whose character of Dewey had to be recast after the young star left the business some years ago. Still, Cranston said that getting the band back together again after nearly 20 years was an experience like no other:

"Slipping back into that character of Hal...

Bryan Cranston opens up about returning to Malcolm in the Middlefor the Disney+ revival.

Speaking to People, Cranston candidly said, "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." Cranston went on to say of his role as Malcolm in the Middle's iconic sitcom dad, Hal, "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."

Cranston made his debut as Hal when Malcolm in the Middle premiered on Fox back in 2000. The series revolved around the antics of the series titular Malcolm, portrayed by Frankie Muniz, a boy genius who is the third of four (later five) children growing up in a loving if abjectly dysfunctional home. Malcolm in the Middle featured an ensemble cast including Muniz,...

Bryan Cranston is all in on the “Malcolm in the Middle” revival. The actor told People in an interview published Sunday that returning to play his character Hal Wilkerson has been “so rewarding” as an actor.

“Slipping back into that character of Hal for me was so rewarding — I missed him,” he said. “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.”

Cranton also revealed what item of clothing he used to get back into character. “It’s a short-sleeve shirt that Hal would wear, a patterned short-sleeve shirt that screams out he’s not going anywhere,” he explained.

In addition to Cranston, much of the show’s original cast — including Frankie Muniz, Jane Kaczmarek, Christopher Masterson, and Justin Berfield — have returned for the revival.

Bryan Cranston is sharing an update about the highly anticipated “Malcolm in the Middle” reboot.

In a recent conversation with People, Cranston spoke about how great it feels to return to his role of Hal, the patriarch of the Wilkerson family.

“Slipping back into that character of Hal for me was so rewarding — I missed him,” Cranston said. “It’s been almost 20 years since we said goodbye. And he’s a sweet, lovable man. He’s a lovable guy, and it was fun to see all my whole family back together. It was great.”

The original “Malcolm in the Middle” ran for 151 episodes across seven seasons from 2000-2006. The show follows Malcolm Wilkerson, a gifted teen who struggles to fit in as the middle child in a dysfunctional family.

Along with Cranston, the “Malcolm in the Middle” reboot will see the return of original cast members Jane Kaczmarek, Frankie Muniz,...