Bryan Cranston is set to reprise his role as Hal Wilkerson in the revival of best sitcoms of all time is reuniting for a four-episode limited run, and it's promising to be just as hilarious as the original show was.

Though filming of the Malcolm in the Middle revival recently finished, the actual show still won't be available for quite some time, likely not until December 2025. That's a long time to wait, and while many of Bryan Cranston's best movies and shows can help the time, only one of them is a perfect replacement for Malcolm in the Middle. Cranston has, after all, leaned more into drama series like Breaking Bad and Your Honor in recent years. Luckily, he also had a ing role in Apple TV+'s recent comedy series The Studio, and it's perfect for MitM fans.

Fans Waiting For The Malcolm In The Middle Revival Should Watch Bryan Cranston In The Studio

Cranston Is Hilarious In The Studio & It's A Good Reminder Of The Physical Comedy He'll Bring To Malcolm In The Middle

Matt (Seth Rogen) whispering in Griffin Mill's (Bryan Cranston) ear during the CinemaCon presentation in The Studio Season 1 Episode 10 — Image via Apple TV+

In Apple TV+'s comedy series The Studio, Bryan Cranston plays Griffin Mill, the CEO of Continental Studios. Even though The Studio's cast is filled with famous and talented comedians like Seth Rogen and Catherine O'Hara, Cranston is still one of the funniest actors on the show. Cranston literally only gets better as The Studio goes on. Without delving into spoilers, the final two episodes of season 1 put Griffin in a truly preposterous situation that makes full use of Cranston's physical comedy abilities, and it's utterly hilarious what Cranston can do with his body.

Anyone who liked Hal on Malcolm in the Middle is almost guaranteed to love Griffin in The Studio. At different moments, Griffin is just as overly-intense, absentminded, and goofy as Hal is, and Cranston's brand of comedy hasn't aged a day in 20 years. They're different types of shows - one focuses on a suburban family while the other is a workplace comedy about movie studio executives - but The Studio is still a great replacement for Malcolm in the Middle.

Why The Studio's Reviews Are So Good

Critics & Audiences Loved The Studio's Humor & Its Critiques Of Showbusiness

The Studio isn't a great show to watch just because of Bryan Cranston, though. The Studio has some tremendous reviews and a fantastic Rotten Tomatoes score at the time of writing: 93% with critics and 74% with audiences. Both critics and viewers loved The Studio's smart, fast-paced humor and its biting critiques of Hollywood and showbusiness. The Studio's jokes are well-written and hilariously well delivered, and it's got more than enough substance to go along with its humor.

Bryan Cranston's Performance In The Studio Makes His Return In Malcolm In The Middle More Exciting

The Studio Was Proof That Bryan Cranston Can Play Hal Again 20 Years Later Without Missing A Beat

If nothing else, Bryan Cranston's role on The Studio makes his return to playing Hal in the Malcolm in the Middle revival even more exciting. As previously mentioned, Cranston has really begun focusing on drama since Malcolm in the Middle ended, and it's easy to forget just how funny he is as a comedic actor. The Studio is the perfect reminder of Cranston's physical comedy and impeccable comedic timing ahead of Malcolm in the Middle. Ken Kwapis, the director of the MitM revival, even commented about how he wants to remind audiences that Cranston is a comedic genius, and The Studio is the perfect way to do that.

Ken Kwapis: It was also fun for Bryan Cranston, who has done so much great drama over the past 20 years, to exercise his comedic muscles again. Whether it's comedy or drama, he couldn't be more gifted. He's one of our greatest actors. I directed 19 episodes of Malcolm in the Middle, and among many things, I got to direct Bryan doing some of the most insane physical comedy. He's just so adept at it.

Bryan Cranston's role in The Studio is also proof that he'll be able to slip right back into the role of Hal in Malcolm in the Middle seamlessly. Cranston's years of playing Walter White haven't taken the edge of his comedic talents in the slightest, and even though nearly 20 years have ed, he can still handle Malcolm in the Middle with no trouble. If you needed proof that the Malcolm in the Middle revival is going to be worth watching, it's Bryan Cranston's The Studio.