Malcolm in the Middle might be rebooted – but there’s one thing standing in its way

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The critically acclaimed series Malcolm in the Middle might undergo a reboot – but there is one thing standing in its way, Frankie Muniz has said. He said: “Even characters – when we were filming the show, I was like ‘Argh, I don’t really like that character’ – they became my favourite characters, as a viewer.” open image in gallery Frankie Muniz photographed in December Muniz said that when he suggested the possibility of a new series on X/Twitter 10 years ago, the idea was met with excitement from fans. “And then Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek – all the cast started sending emails together and everybody was like ‘We’ve got to do this!’” Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days New subscribers only. Linwood Boomer, the creator of the show, he was like ‘I think it would be amazing, but I don’t want to do it’.” open image in gallery Frankie Muniz, Jane Kaczmarek, and Bryan Cranston in ‘Malcolm In the Middle’ Accordinf to Muniz, Boomer is currently focused on his charity work, and said it would take some work to convince him to write new episodes.