Producer Neal H. Moritz stated, "It just got to be too much" concerning Ryan Phillippe's absence from the reboot, mentioning they considered it would be "pushing it" to bring back all original cast members. He assured that their decision had nothing to do with a lack of love for Phillippe, and hinted at potential space for him in future sequels.
Malcolm in the Middle, a beloved US sitcom that aired from 2000 to 2006, is making a comeback with four new episodes, promising to delight longtime fans.