Frankie Muniz Reunites With Bryan Cranston, Jane Kaczmarek as ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Revival Films: ‘Always Good to Have Mom and Dad Around!’

variety.comPublished: 4/22/2025

Summary

It’s a nostalgic reunion for actor Frankie Muniz and his "Malcolm in the Middle" on-screen parents Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek. The revival reunitues Malcolm, Hal, and Lois as they face chaos during Hal and Lois' 40th wedding anniversary party, with new actors like Caleb Ellsworth-Clark stepping into Dewey's role after his absence following the series' end in 2006. Meanwhile, Kiana Madeira stars as Tristan, Malcolm’s girlfriend, alongside Anthony Timpano as his youngest brother Jamie and Vaughan Murrae as Kelly, a self-sufficient new character.