US EditionBryan Cranston Returns as Hal in ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Revival: “I Missed Him”
- Bryan Cranston returned as Hal in a four-episode revival of Malcolm in the Middle, filmed in early 2025 for Disney+.
- The revival followed nearly 20 years after the original show ended in 2006 and was announced in December 2024 ahead of the 25th anniversary.
- Most original cast members, including Frankie Muniz as Malcolm and Jane Kaczmarek as Lois, reprised their roles, while new actors joined as Malcolm's daughter and siblings.
- Cranston described returning to Hal as "so rewarding" and wore Hal's signature short-sleeve shirt to reconnect with the character during filming, which wrapped in May 2025.
- The limited series highlights the Wilkerson family's ongoing chaos, centering on Malcolm and his daughter, with a pivotal 40th wedding anniversary event for Hal and Lois.
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Bryan Cranston obviously enjoyed the filming of the new edition of "Malcolm in the middle of it". He is most pleased about the reunion with his cult figure Hal. A certain short-sleeved shirt also helped him on the set, says the Breaking Bad star.
Nearly twenty years after Malcolm's end, Bryan Cranston reunited with emotion with his cult role as Hal in the reboot that will soon be broadcast on Disney+. During an interview for People, the actor said how much this come-back touched him and how much he missed his character.
Bryan Cranston returns as Hal in ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ revival: “I missed him”
Bryan Cranston is officially back as Hal Wilkerson in the upcoming Malcolm in the Middle revival series. In a new interview with People published on May 25, Cranston described his return to the iconic role as “so rewarding.” “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. He’s a sweet, lovable man, and it was fun to see my whole family back togeth…
Bryan Cranston Says Returning For the ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Reboot Was ‘So Rewarding,’ Adds He ‘Missed’ Playing Hal: ‘It Was Fun to See My Whole Family Back Together’
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
Bryan Cranston Teases Reprising Character Hal in ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Reboot | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
Bryan Cranston is eager to return to the Malcolm in the Middle universe. The 69-year-old actor, who played patriarch Hal in the original hit sitcom, talked about reprising his character for the upcoming four-episode revival on Disney+. “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. And he’s a sweet, lovable man. He’s really a lovable guy, and it was fun to see al…
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