“Our comedy brand has been a little anemic … the last batch of years, and we’re ready for our next ‘Malcolm in the Middle,’ ” – Fox Entertainment president Kevin Reilly
Really FOX? We are quite happy with the current Malcolm in the Middle, if only we could watch it…maybe on DVD?!
Anyway complaining aside the fact that FOX hasn’t been happy with anything since Malcolm shows (if there was any doubt) that its an unmissable series. I would welcome something from FOX that even tries to come close to what Malcolm is, so I look forward to what the future brings to our screens.
This comes as FOX decides to shakes up its development cycle and pitch system in the hope that it creates better opportunity for new talent to rise to the top.
This is the first in what we plan to be a series of ‘Flashback’ posts. And to start we are going right back to January 18, 2000 only a few weeks after the first episode of Malcolm in the Middle (Pilot) had aired.
Frankie appeared on The Daily Show promoting the new series, talking about being much smarter, more athletic, and more successful with the girls than Jon Stewart. Enjoy!
Bryan Cranston Breaking Bad has been a huge success getting great reviews from critics and viewers alike (The LA Times wrote a begging letter to get it back!) As Malcolm in the Middle fans we have known for many years that Bryan is a genius and he is finally getting the attention he deserves.
Season 1 was effected badly by the Writers Strike but in May AMC renewed Breaking Bad and has ordered 13 new episodes, slated to begin airing in early 2009.
The series, from Vince Gilligan, premiered in January to 1.6 million total viewers and went on to average 1.4 million total viewers per episode, according to Nielsen Media Research. By comparison, “Mad Men,” which also has been picked up for a second season, averaged 1.1 million viewers.
The filming of season 2 started on July 15. Bryan is directing the first episode.
“As we ramp up production for the next season of AMC’s original drama series ‘Breaking Bad,’ we look forward to returning to the endless visual settings of Albuquerque to not only work with the talented artists and crew base that the city offers, but also it serves as such a perfect backdrop for the evolution of Walt White’s character,” Vlad Wolynetz, VP of production
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We broke the news last September that Bryan was to be envolved in The Hollywood Quad TV pilot. Jim Troesh (a Quadriplegic) is the star but Bryan a friend of Jims guest stars in the pilot. In January we posted a chat between Jim and Bryan about the project.
Since then the pilot has aired at some small venues and is being shopped around networks.
I hired a lot of my improv friends and Bryan Cranston who plays Malcolm’s dad on ‘Malcolm in the Middle.’ Bless his heart; Brian gave me a full day.
Watch a clip from the pilot featuring Bryan below.
As we first brought to general attention Frankie Muniz cameoed as Buddy Holly in the 2007 mockumentry Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. We then posted the trailer which featured a short scene with Frankie. For those who haven’t seen it we reccomend you go check out the film (I though it was underrated) its available on Amazon. However for those who just want to see Frankie’s scene watch below.
The Hollwood Reporter gave it a good review and liked Frankie’s and others ‘Wacky’ cameos. Frankie attended the LA premiere December last year here are some red carpet photos.
Happy Birthday Erik! Who is 17 today. The whole VC hope you have a great day.
Erik Per Sullivan (Dewey) has been keeping quite quiet recently except for our exclusive interview with him last March. He’s busy with school and college searching, however he has attended some events in recent months.
June 15 – He made guest appearance at ‘Father’s Day Forward’ (Moseley’s On The Charles) a fund-raiser for ‘Journey Forward‘
June 21 – He attended the opening party for the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston new ‘Fenway Entrance’
In January you (the fans) had a chance to ask Erik Per Sullivan (Dewey) a question. We had a great response in our FORUM. We couldn’t ask all the questions but everyone had at least 1 question sent to him. Even though he is busy with school Erik has very kindly answered them!
Maddiizz & Lucky Maroon: What are your favorite movies, TV shows and music at the moment?
Erik:Hmm. I wish I had something a little less mainstream to offer, but I don’t watch many movies. I just saw “Juno,” and that was pretty top-notch! As far as TV shows go, I also only watch what is sent to me for Emmy voting. I got a big kick out of “Dexter,” which is really cool, though a touch morbid. Actually, while we’re talking dark stuff, Bryan Cranston’s (old friend/TV father) new show “Breaking Bad,” is really cool. For music, I love jazz, but I’ve been on a Latin kick lately. It’s so fun and high energy, you can’t help but want to bailar [to dance in Spanish] when you hear it!
Lucky Maroon: Who are your favorite actors? are you influenced by any of them? and how many have you met?
Erik:Since I was a kid, I’ve been a big Jim Carey fan. The guy knows comedy. I’m not so sure about serious actors, though. Jack Nicholson seems like the man. I had the great pleasure of meeting the former, but have never met Jack Nicholson.
Nathan Plunkett O’ Brien: Do you find it hard juggling school and your acting career?
Erik:It was getting pretty tough last year and the year before as high school was starting to heat up, but I really haven’t done an awful lot of acting in the past year. I’m going to say that’s probably for the better because I just switched schools and junior year is bordering ridiculously hard.
MalcolmFun: Do you plan to stay near Boston and maybe go to a university? Or do you foresee yourself taking the plunge and moving to Hollywood?
Erik:I’m definitely going to do some more school before I decide what I want to do regarding “the biz.” Boston definitely has some great universities (ahem, Harvard) but I’m just starting the college search.
great1: When you were younger (during season 1 or 2 of Malcolm) you said you would like to step behind the camera one day and direct, is this something you would still like to do?
Erik:I’m definitely still thinking that would be cool. The screen industry is an interesting one, and it would be awful neat to check things out from another perspective.
FunkySkunky420: You played the role of Dewey perfectly is there a little bit of Dewey in you?
Erik:Why, thanks! I think there’s a lot of Dewey in me. I often played Dewey as I would have done things myself, so I bet part of your idea of Dewey comes from my idea of him, which comes from me.. if that makes sense.
cadmiumgold: Do you miss Malcolm in the Middle? and if they did a reunion episode would you be up for it?
Erik:I miss it absolutely. When the show just ended, I would think about it all the time. I still get a little nostalgic when I talk to the guys, and would love to see the whole gang together again.
FunkySkunky420: What is your favorite experience working on the set of Malcolm in the Middle?
Erik:I think the best times were when the cameras weren’t rolling. Bike tag on the lot, golf-cart races.. good times all.
we_dye: You have starred in a variety of roles. Do you prefer comedy acting or drama?
Erik: Hmm. This is always tough. Comedy is always fun, but drama gives you this satisfaction that comes from having worked your way through something tricky. I hate to be indecisive, but I’m going to give you an “I like both” on this one.
DVF: How often do you visit Sweden?
Erik: We have a loose goal of once per year, but I think I’ve been there maybe ten times.
we_dye: If you could go back to any point in history, where would you go and why?
Erik: I don’t think I’ve been asked this before, so props on a creative question. I would love to visit Rome at the height of it’s glory. Now those guys knew how to do empires. Plus, I study Latin, and that would be the only chance for me to try the language out a little bit.
great1: Are you interested in video games, if so which systems do you own?
Erik: I got an Xbox 360 for Christmas last year I think, and my dorm mates and I play some video games. I made a resolution not to play so much, though, and I’m working on cutting down.
Agent23-007: Do you have any or want any tattoos?
Erik: Another new one! It might be nice to get myself a nice big eagle on my chest to show my patriotism. Haha, I kid. I might reconsider when they perfect they semi-permanent tattoo, but for now I’m good!
we_dye: Boxers or briefs?
Erik: Both and neither. Sometimes I go commando, but for the most part I use boxer-briefs.
great1: Once Malcolm ended you started to grow your hair, was this something you have wanted to do for awhile?
Erik: I never had any huge desire to grow my hair out during the show, but once it ended, I really wanted to use the new freedom.
we_dye: Mo is a film about the life of a real person and actual events. Do you therefore feel that you had a bigger responsibility when acting?
Erik: Definitely. Playing a real person made me take it seriously, but especially so because Mo wasn’t a comedy. The film dealt with something serious, and I wanted to do the kid justice.
great1: Do you ever visit fan sites or message boards/forums dedicated to yourself or MITM?
Erik:I actually haven’t been on any of these and really don’t spend any time on that kind of stuff. I might if I had the time, but it seems a little vain. Thanks for the [links to MITMVC].
Many thanks again to Erik for taking the time. And Erik if your reading this, we won’t think your vain if you want to chat to your fans in the FORUM!
Check out the trailer for Erik’s latest project Mohere. And buy the DVD here.
Drake & Josh – Season 2, Episode 10 ‘Number 1 Fan’ – Scene where a younger girl is obsessed with Drake and when she came into his bedroom she asked for his autograph he signed the back of some random piece of paper lying around, and then Josh turns the paper over and sees it is his autographed picture of Frankie Muniz!
Malcolm in the Middle was featured on the animated TV show Family Guy (which is often referred to as a ‘Dysfunctional Family’ like the Wilkersons). The episode titled I Take Thee, Quagmireaired March 12, 2006 (Season 4 Episode 21) and the Malcolm in the Middle scene was (in usual Family Guy style) unrelated to the rest of the episode and played as Brian (the Family Guy dog) is watching TV.
Bryan Cranston voiced the animated Hal, however Seth MacFarlane the series creator said in the DVD commentary for the episode that Jane Kaczmarek was asked to do the voice as she was the original actor in the series, however she refused. MacFarlane said that he gets a message that Kaczmarek wishes to portray that character as likeable, and does not wish to jeopardize that.
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