It’s no secret plenty of stars will always be known for their iconic TV characters, and Frankie Muniz as Malcolm is no exception. What the interesting part to watch unfold is how each actor realizes and then responds to this unshakable title. For the Malcolm in the Middle star, it seems like the pigeonholing issues were no big deal for him when diving into the return. And I love how surprising his feelings are for the beloved brainiac.
Though the Malcolm in the Middle revival is still waiting in the wings ahead of landing amidst the 2025 TV schedule, Muniz landed US Weekly’s cover story. In preparation of the December Disney+ release, he covered a lot of ground with the publication, including returning to the family of eight. When asked about worries of getting boxed into a character, the racecar driver had a grounded answer. He’s proud to be associated with Malcolm because of his impact, and said:
