Bryan Cranston’s Hal Strips Down Again in Malcolm in the Middle Revival!

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Prior to portraying Walter White, Bryan Cranston took on the lovable father character from the popular ’00s sitcom. The role of Hal seemed tailor-made for Cranston, and now, many years have passed, he has reprised this character once more.

The plot for the revamped “Malcolm in the Middle” series revolves around Malcolm, who now has a girlfriend and daughter, being summoned by his parents Hal and Lois (played by Jane Kaczmarek) for their 40th anniversary celebration. However, due to the family’s penchant for mischief, the gathering promises to be quite turbulent – in fact, it could be considered a time bomb waiting to explode with bad behavior! Bryan Cranston has shared insights about the show and given viewers a sneak peek at what’s ahead.

Muniz, Kaczmarek, Masterson (Francis), and Berfield (Reese) are all set to join Cranston in the revival. Cranston shared insights about reuniting with many of his former cast members for the fresh take on Malcolm in the Middle.

20 years have passed since we parted ways, and now we’re reuniting with the family again, and each individual, Cranston shared with the media outlet as he promotes his latest movie, Wes Anderson’s “The Phoenician Scheme”. The boys were around the same age as I was when I first started 25 years ago. Now, they have children of their own. It’s truly wonderful to witness this reunion.

He also discussed the challenge of performing the physical elements of his role due to aging. “After 20 years, I’ve found that I need to do physical comedy for the show, and it struck me, ‘Wow, it’s been quite a while since I last did this,'” he shared. “Now, I have some limitations, making it feel like I’m moving around on all fours. Naturally, I find myself in the buff once more, which is nothing new.

In the original “Malcolm in the Middle,” Hal’s character was often seen as the most amusing element, and it’s not uncommon to hear people referring to him as the true leading actor of the series.

Bryan Cranston Missed Playing Hal In Malcolm In The Middle

Cranston’s acting career has seen significant growth since the end of Malcolm in the Middle, with Breaking Bad playing a substantial role in this success. Reflecting on his return to the character of Hal, he expressed, “Slipping into that role again was incredibly satisfying for me – I had missed him.” This was during an interview while promoting The Studio, a comedy where he portrays another quirky character. He added, “He’s a sweet and lovable man. It was wonderful to be back with my whole family on set. It was fantastic.

I put on a short-sleeve shirt that resembles what Hal would typically wear – it’s a patterned shirt, one that clearly shows his character is ready to stay put and make an impact.

The upcoming revival of “Malcolm in the Middle” doesn’t have a confirmed air date as of now, but you can watch the original series on Hulu.

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2025-05-29 22:53