Bryan Cranston Says 'Malcolm' Revival Is Essential: 'A Break From the Bombardment'

The return of "Malcolm in the Middle" is necessary in 2026, Bryan Cranston told The Guardian in an interview published Saturday. "Comedy is essential right now. It's not even important. It's essential," he explained. Cranston cited seemingly increasing reliance on personal devices and phones to support the assertion. "Because it's a break from the bombardment of non-stop information. People who have the news on 24 hours a day in their homes, I don't think they realize the damage they're doing. You might as well make a house full of asbestos or just have radiation constantly . . .