The upcoming revival ofMalcolm in the Middlewill not only finally provide an answer to one of the biggest mysteries of the original series, but will also introduce a new member to the dysfunctional family. One of the most popular and successful sitcoms of the 2000s,Malcolm in the Middlefollows the daily life of a middle-class family and their eccentric lifestyle, led by the titular Malcolm (Frankie Muniz), a child prodigy who regularly breaks the fourth wall to talk about their daily activities. The sitcom ran for 151 episodes across seven seasons and won seven Emmy Awards.
In 2024, it was announced that Disney had picked upMalcolm in the Middlefor a revivalconsisting of four episodes, set to be released in 2025. Several of the originalcast members ofMalcolm in the Middleare set to return, including Muniz and Christopher Masterson, with the only notable absences from the revival beingErik Per Sullivan, who played Dewey, and Cloris Leachman, who passed away in 2021. Alongside the original cast, several new characters will be introduced in Disney’s modernMalcolm in the Middle, with one new character answering one of the original sitcom’s biggest mysteries.
Malcolm In The Middle’s Revival Confirms Lois & Hal’s New Baby From The Finale Was A Girl
Vaughan Murrae Plays Youngest Child Kelly In The Upcoming Revival
The early seasons ofMalcolm in the Middlefocused on Malcolm’s daily life as the middle child in a family consisting of his father Hal, mother Lois, older brother Reese, and younger brother Dewey. Throughout the show, Malcolm, Reese, and Dewey face the struggles of being unpopular at school, struggling with academics, and contemplating their future aspirations. Their plans often see them rebelling against Lois andHal, who tries to serve as the family’s voice of reason. The family also includes the oldest brother, Francis, who was sent to military school for his unruly behavior.
In season 4, the family expanded further with the birth of Lois and Hal’s fifth son, Jamie. As Jamie grows up, he proves himself to be just as intelligent, mischievous, and scheming as his older brothers, with Dewey vowing to protect him after Malcolm and Reese move out. The final episode ofMalcolm in the Middleseason 7 showed Lois discovering that she was pregnant again with her sixth child. The series ended on a cliffhanger, with viewers left wondering if Lois and Hal were having another boy,but the upcoming revival confirms that this was not the case.
Disney’s modern revival ofMalcolm in the Middlewill premiere in December 2025.
Vaughan Murrae will jointhe cast of theMalcolm in the Middlerevivalas Kelly, the youngest child of Hal and Lois. According toDeadline, like the actor, Vaughan Murrae, Kelly is non-binary and has been described as a self-sufficient young teenager who maintains a focus on their education and is “already wiser than most of the family.” The upcoming revival is set many years after the original series' ending, at a time when Kelly has grown into a teenager, so it will be interesting to see how Kelly has found her place in the family.
Malcolm In The Middle’s New Family Member Will Change The Revival’s Dynamics
Lois & Hal Will Find It Different Raising Kelly After All Their Sons
While the official plot of theMalcolm in the Middlerevival is yet to be revealed, it is known that the reboot is set during Hal and Lois' 40th wedding anniversary and will see Malcolm and his siblings return home as adults with families of their own. During their youth, Malcolm serves as the ringleader of the siblings' schemes, which, throughoutMalcolm in the Middle, leads to them being harshly punishedby their parents.The introduction of Kelly has the potential to change the story’s dynamics.
The arrival of Kelly also means that it can be seen how Lois has raised her child since the series finale. While she is certainly a domineering mother figure,Lois is often infuriated by her sons' anticsinMalcolm in the Middle, so having Kelly may bring out a different, softer side to her personality. While their relationships with the rest of the family haven’t yet been revealed, Kelly’s introduction in theMalcolm in the Middlerevival marks a change in dynamics and a new beginning for the family.
Source:Deadline
Malcolm in the Middle
Malcolm in the Middle tells the story of an average dysfunctional American family. When Malcolm, one of four children, learns that he possesses a genius-level intellect, his whole young world is turned upside down. Still desperately trying to fit in with his friends and family despite his extraordinary gifts, Malcolm finds that though his life might have changed, it’s still just as chaotic as ever.
