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Bryan Cranston attends "Asteroid City": Bryan Cranston in conversation with Josh Horowitz at 92NY on June 16, 2023 in New York City© Getty Images

Bryan Cranston shares news of beloved show's reunion after announcing upcoming acting hiatus

The Breaking Bad star will be stepping away briefly from Hollywood come 2026

Ahad Sanwari
Ahad Sanwari - New York
Senior WriterNew York
June 22, 2023
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Bryan Cranston may be one of the most well known actors on television, but even he doesn't shy away from reeling in the excitement of his work just like any fan would.

The actor, 67, appeared on Tuesday's installment of Watch What Happens Live, and revealed to the audience that a reboot for one of his most beloved TV shows was in the works.

Malcolm in the Middle fans, time to rejoice, because the actor shared that there was a high chance the show will return in some format in the near future.

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When asked by the virtual audience how likely it was that a revival was in the works, he responded: "Yes, I would say, on a scale of 1-10, I'd say an 8, we'd do a reunion, movie, show, or something.

"We have been working on concepts of story, plots, stuff like that. It was a great show, it was a lot of fun."

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Bryan played the family patriarch, Hal, in the show for the entirety of seven season run from 2000-2006, even picking up three Primetime Emmy Award nominations.

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In an interview with Fox News last year, Frankie Muniz, who played the titular Malcolm, shared insight into his on-screen dad's efforts to get a revival up and running.

"I can [now] separate myself from being on it and watching it as a fan. I would love to know what the family's up to," Frankie said.

The cast of "Malcolm In The Middle" give a thumbs up sign at the 53rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at the Shubert Theater November 4, 2001 in Los Angeles, CA. Christopher Masterson, Frankie Muniz, Erik Per Sullivan, Bryan Cranston and Justin Berfield.© Getty Images
Bryan revealed that a "Malcolm in the Middle" reboot was in the works

"I know Bryan Cranston is really into the idea and he's kind of heading writing the script and getting everything rolling. So, there might be something. I would be down 100 percent. But I don’t know – we'll see what happens."

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Earlier in the month, the Breaking Bad star revealed in an interview with GQ that he would be taking a break from acting in 2026 to spend time with his wife, Robin Dearden.

Bryan Cranston and Frankie Muniz pose at the Frankie Muniz HoopLA celebrity charity basketball game presented by Pokemon Trading Card Games on March 14, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. The event, in its second year, benefitted the Starlight Children's Fo© Getty Images
Co-star Frankie Muniz shared that Bryan was working on a script

However, after many believed that it was a sign of retirement, he took to social media to clarify exactly what he meant by his statement.

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"I am not retiring," he stated. "What I am going to do is hit the pause button for a year after I reach my 70th birthday in 2026. Holy crap – 70! I'm not even sure what 'pausing' means entirely, but at this moment, I think it means that by taking a year off it will provide several things."

Cast of "Malcolm in the Middle" Chris Masterson, Erik Per Sullivan, Bryan Cranston, Frankie Muniz and Justin Berfield arrive for the 53rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards© Getty Images
The show ran for seven seasons from 2000-2006

He continued: "It will allow me to spend time with Robin (my beautiful wife of 34 years now) in a way that I haven't been able to in the last 25 years…not as a wife of a celebrity, but as a loving married couple entering into – well, let’s be honest, our latter years, with new hopes and goals and experiences."

He talked about wanting to find new perspectives on portraying the parts that were being offered to him and even mentioned taking a break from social media. The Asteroid City star added, though, that he had several other projects still in the works for film, TV, and the stage.

Bryan Cranston (L) and his wife actress Robin Dearden (R) leave after the premiere of the film Asteroid City © Getty Images
The actor cited the desire to spend more time with his wife Robin as one of the reasons for his break

"For now, let me just express my deep gratitude to all of you who have been so incredibly kind and generous with your time in reading my posts and following my career. I never take my good fortune for granted."

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