Why Bryan Cranston Is Already Apologizing to ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Reboot Viewers
It should go without saying that Bryan Cranston is one of the most talented actors of today. The Emmy-winner has developed a unique ability to draw you in and leave you twisting in knots. Case in point, shows like Breaking Bad and Your Honor have amassed countless fans and earned a ton of applause. But before he became this prolific dramatic actor, he was comedy gold in the series Malcolm in the Middle, portraying the father of the bunch, Hal.
Fans of the original series will recall that Hal was always madly in love with his wife Lois (Jane Kaczmarek), cared deeply for his sons, and, of course, was incredibly quirky. In a recent interview for the highly anticipated reboot of the series, Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair, Cranston suggests that not much has changed for Hal from the original series to the reboot, and viewers can expect to see a signature hallmark of the character in the new episodes. Oddly though, it’s this hallmark that has Cranston already apologizing to potential viewers of the reboot.
Bryan Cranston Warns, “Turn Away. Cover Your Kids’ Eyes”
While at a red carpet premiere event for Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair, Entertainment Tonight’s Emily Curl spoke to Cranston about the new series. During their conversation, Curl questions, “Hal, he really is an unpredictable dad to say the least. When you signed on, how prepared were you to revisit Hal and revisit this character? Were you game for anything?”
In response, Cranston replies:
“Oh, I know the ethos of Malcolm in the Middle, which is, Hal’s going to be naked at some point during this thing. And in fact, we get it twice. Hal is going to be naked twice. I’d like to apologize ahead of time for all the viewers. Turn away. Cover your kids' eyes. But yeah, it happens.”
Now, fans of the original series know that Hal definitely was not afraid to be in the nude. In fact, I can recall him being naked and Lois shaving his body hair in the kitchen in one of the earlier episodes. A scene that is duplicated for the most part in Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair. Take a look at the interview below.
When Does ‘Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair’ Release?
The four-part episode Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair premieres on April 10 on both Hulu and Disney+. You’ll need a subscription to one of the services to watch the episodes.