‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Revival Casts Original Stars Christopher Masterson and Justin Berfield to Return
The Disney+ revival of “Malcolm in the Middle” will see the returns of Christopher Masterson and Justin Berfield, according to multiple media reports. The two stars will reprise their roles as Francis and Reese, respectively. However, the role of Dewey will now be played by Caleb Ellsworth-Clark.
The role of Dewey was originally played by Erik Per Sullivan, who has since stepped away from the industry. Ellsworth-Clark previously appeared in “Fargo,” “Wynonna Earp” and “The Expanse.”
In addition to Masterson, Berfield and Ellsworth-Clark, the revival will star Anthony Timpano (“Riverdale”), who will play Malcolm’s youngest brother Jamie, and Vaughan Murrae (“Before I Change My Mind”), who will play Malcolm’s youngest sibling Kelly, a new character who is the sixth child of this family. She is described as someone who is “self-sufficient, gets good grades and already wiser than most of the family.” “The Fabelmans” actor Keeley Karsten will play Malcolm’s daughter, Leah, who has the same sarcastic sense of humor as her father, the “same impulsiveness and the same frighteningly high intelligence as him.” However, Leah is also more sensitive and emotional than her father.
Frankie Muniz will be returning in the titular role of Malcolm. As for this family’s parents, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek are also returning to reprise their roles as Hal and Lois. Kiana Madeira, known for the “Fear Street” franchise, will also play Malcolm’s girlfriend, Tristan.
The four-episode revival comes from Disney Branded Television. The comedy follows Malcolm and his daughter, who are sucked into their chaotic family during Hal and Lois’ 40th wedding anniversary party. Production is set to begin shortly in Vancouver.
Linwood Boomer, the original creator of the series, will return as the revival’s writer and executive producer. Cranston will executive produce the series alongside Tracy Katsky of KatCo, Gail Berman and New Regency’s Arnon Milchan, Yariv Milchan and Natalie Lehmann. Jimmy Simons and Laura Delahaye serve as co-executive producers. All episodes will be directed by Ken Kwapis. 20th Television and New Regency produce the series.
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