Originally appeared on E! Online
It turns out you really do. can go home again.
Or, at least, that seems to be true for most of Malcolm in the Middle 's tight-knit cast. Frankie Muniz told E! News that he and his television father Bryan Cranston First mentioned about reviving the Wilkersons for new episodes was brought up during a dinner in 2015—approximately nine years following the conclusion of their seven-season series.
Furthermore, the reality that 10 years since then and 25 years following the commencement of the series. it's going to happen —“I’m genuinely enthusiastic,” the 39-year-old revealed back in February. “I believe everyone will be delighted to witness all the concepts they’ve developed.”
The four-part reboot of the Disney+ series will focus on Malcolm coming back home for his parents’ 40th wedding anniversary celebration, where he brings along his daughter Leah (portrayed by Keeley Karsten ) along for the reunion.
Muniz told E! that viewers will encounter many characters from previous seasons, spanning all seven seasons,' he explained. 'A significant number of individuals are returning,'
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His onscreen brother Erik Per Sullivan , however, will not be included in them.
While the rest of the Wilkerson family—including parents Lois— Jane Kaczmarek ) and Hal (Cranston) along with their children Malcolm (Muniz), Francis ( Justin Berfield ) and Reese ( Christopher Masterson )—has signed up for the limited series, The Silencing actor Caleb Ellsworth-Clark was chosen to take over Dewey's role .
Following the commitment to several ventures in the subsequent year Malcolm in the Middle Wrapped, according to Per Sullivan, only one other film was shot, the 2010 crime thriller. Twelve , which also featured Chace Crawford , Emma Roberts , 50 Cent , Rory Culkin and Zoë Kravitz .
"He’s doing exceptionally well," Kaczmarek stated during his appearance at the Paris Manga Sci-Fi Show in April 2024. "He did Malcolm For seven years, starting from when he was 7 until he turned 14, he had absolutely no interest in acting whatsoever.
Instead, similar to his clever on-screen persona, Per Sullivan tended to concentrate on scholarly pursuits. After attending the University of Southern California, the 33-year-old has become a graduate student delving into the study of Victorian literature.
And as his former co-stars get ready to delve back into their previous characters, he was spotted not long ago doing chores around Boston .
It seems that Per Sullivan recalls his days as a Wilkeron with warmth and affection.
In a January 2023 Instagram post He mentioned his "memorable experiences playing Dewey in the TV series Malcolm in the Middle."
And back in March, he commented on an old photo with the phrase, "How fortunate I am."
He just doesn't have the desire to return in front of the lens.
Just as his character's mother elucidated last year, "Many individuals believe that being part of the entertainment industry is the best thing globally, yet [in reality], it may not be suitable for everybody."
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