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Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bryan Cranston shares why TV son Erik Per Sullivan turned down 'Malcom in the Middle' revival
Bryan Cranston was thrilled to reunite with his Malcolm in the Middle family for a revival series after nearly two decades off the air. But it was a bittersweet reunion, as the whole gang wasn't able to return. On the the latest episode of the Fly on the Wall podcast, the actor opened up about the upcoming Disney+ project, telling hosts Dana Carvey and David Spade, "It's amazing how these boys who were my boys on that show are now around the same age I was when we first started, and they've got children of their own." When Spade asked about Erik Per Sullivan, who played youngest son Dewey on Malcolm, Cranston lamented that he was "the only one who didn't come back to act in the show." He added, "I talked to Eric and I said, 'Hey, we got the show! It's going to come back.' He goes, 'Oh, that's fantastic!' And I go, 'Yeah, so we're looking forward to having you back.' He goes, 'Oh, no, no, I don't want to do it. But it's fantastic.'" Though most of the dysfunctional TV family — filled out by Jane Kaczmarek, Frankie Muniz, Christopher Masterson, and Justin Berfield — continued on in the entertainment industry, Sullivan made a radical departure. "He's actually going to Harvard," Cranston explained. "He's really, really smart, and he's getting his master's at Harvard right now. He said, 'Oh God, no, I haven't acted since I was 9 or something. So I'm not into it.'" Malcolm in the Middle ran from 2000 to 2006 on Fox, making stars out of Muniz, Cranston, and Kaczmarek and winning seven Emmys. Fans had pushed for a reboot, revival, or some kind of fulsome reunion ever since, and Cranston pushed right alongside them. "It's something I was pushing for for the last 10 years, because I thought that the audience is there," he said, but it took years of talks with obstinate series creator Linwood Boomer to get things moving."I just started wearing him down until he said, 'I've got an idea.' I said, 'good,'" Cranston quipped. Muniz, Masterson, and Berfield were confirmed to return as brothers Malcolm, Francis, and Reese earlier this year. The role of Dewey will now be played by Wynonna Earp alum Caleb Ellsworth-Clark. Titular star Muniz got fans eager to see what shape the revival will take when he posted a giddily smiling photo with Cranston and Kaczmarek in April, and though he now believes Malcolm is "the worst character on that show," he admitted to being "really excited" for fans to finally catch up with their favorite TV family. Listen to Cranston's full appearance on Fly on the Wall above. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
Metro
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Malcolm in the Middle fans 'crying' after Frankie Muniz reunites with co-stars
Frankie Muniz has sent fans into a spin after sharing a heartwarming glimpse into his reunion with his Malcolm in the Middle family. The family sitcom ran for seven seasons from 2000 until 2006, and followed a dysfunctional working-class family in the US. It will be getting the reboot treatment, with the 39-year-old reprising his role alongside on-screen parents Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek, who played Hal and Lois respectively. Taking to Instagram off the back of a tough weekend, he posted a sweet snap as they enjoyed a catch up ahead of the new batch of episodes. 'Always good to have Mom and Dad around!!,' the Agent Cody Banks star captioned the post. Frankie's comment section was immediately flooded with replies from viewers, thrilled to see the trio back together. _arcadi0 wrote: 'I started watching Malcom last week, took me back to childhood. Now seeing this picture makes a grown man want to cry.' 'My goodness. I feel like I'm 12 again just looking at you guys,' commented. Bibout182 agreed: 'The family is back together and I couldn't be happier to see it.' said: 'So Nice! Malcolm in the middle was my childhood. So happy to see this picture and looking forward to the new episodes!' LilaWrights penned: 'Nobody understands how big of a deal this is I'm gonna pee my pants [sic].' As the official Disney+ account simply added: 'Crying in excitement for this reunion!' Despite being a huge presence on our screens when he was younger, Frankie has switched things up in recent years, swapping Hollywood sets for NASCAR. He made his debut in the front seat in 2021, and has been racing up a storm on the tracks in recent months, landing a 10th place finish back in February. It is set to be a busy time for the Big Fat Liar star as he will be splitting his time between the race track and all things Malcolm – ahead of the revival. More Trending Disney + reportedly ordered a four-part reboot, but it is not clear when the episodes will be released, or what they will focus on. The logline reads: 'Malcolm (Muniz) and his daughter are drawn into the family's chaos when Hal (Cranston) and Lois (Kaczmarek) demand his presence for their 40th wedding anniversary party.' We can see their milestone bash going terribly wrong… Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. View More » MORE: WWE star, 43, open to first match in 13 years after forced retirement MORE: Keisha Buchanan says Sugababes saved her from pressure to be 'stick thin' MORE: Prison drama that's 'as good as the Godfather' has Netflix viewers hooked
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Frankie Muniz is at 'a new low' with his mental health
Frankie Muniz is at "a new low" with his mental health. The 39-year-old actor - who has carved out a second career as a NASCAR racing driver in recent years after initially finding fame as a child star - took to social media on Sunday (21.05.25) evening to open up about his struggles. He wrote on X: "If I'm being 100% honest... Mentally/emotionally I may be at a new low. Just wanted to say it out loud." His comments come just weeks after he was competing in a race and eventually finished in 23rd place after being forced to make a pit stop when he struggled to control his vehicle. He later said that that the whole thing was the "hardest thing [he] has ever done and cost him "17 or 18 laps" in total. The former 'Malcolm in the Middle' stat did not elaborate on anything with his new post but has preivously been candid about his struggles with early fame. Speaking on the 'Inside You' podcast earlier this year, he explained: "'I went with my mom up to New York and we were going on like six auditions a day and kind of doing the whole grind. 'And I started booking things and never went back to North Carolina… it was kind of this really weird dynamic to look at now." 'It actually makes me a little bit sad to realise that me following my dream and the things that I got to do affected every single member of my family. 'When it's happening you don't realize the sacrifice that every single person is making for you.' Frankie also told how he was moved by his elderly grandparents being 'willing to help out and do whatever they could do' to help him reach his showbiz dreams. He added: 'This year, it was the first time I thought about the past enough to think about the sacrifice that people made. 'And it made me really sad. Like it made happy that I had people in my life like that. But it's just a crazy thought that without that support, probably none of that happens.'
