Cue the nostalgic theme music because this is the feel-good story we all need today.
Frankie Muniz—yes, the pint-sized genius from Malcolm in the Middle who somehow managed to keep his family from total chaos every week—is giving us the inside scoop on his bromance with Bryan Cranston. Spoiler alert: it’s adorable.
While Malcolm in the Middle wrapped up its wild seven-season run in 2006 (R.I.P. to Dewey’s piano solos), Frankie and Bryan have kept the family vibes going strong. According to Frankie, his former TV dad is still playing the role of a doting father—but this time, it’s via texts and surprise pop-ins.
Cranston: The Hollywood Dad We All Want
“He still reaches out to me every couple of weeks to check in,” Frankie said, in what we assume was the most wholesome tone imaginable. Imagine your phone buzzing, and it’s Bryan Cranston asking, “Hey champ, how’s life?” That’s Frankie’s reality.
But Bryan doesn’t stop at casual texts. No sir. He’s pulling up to Frankie’s NASCAR races and even moshing at his band’s shows. Yes, Frankie has a band. Yes, Bryan Cranston is in the crowd. Is your dad even trying?
“He’s such an inspiration,” Frankie gushed. “He’s essentially like a Hollywood god at this point.” And honestly? Facts. The man went from sitcom dad to Breaking Bad legend to “still cooler than everyone else’s dad.” Bryan Cranston is peak dad energy, and we’re here for it.
Muniz: From Middle Child to NASCAR Hotshot
While Cranston is busy collecting Emmys and starring in everything good on TV, Frankie has taken a hard left turn (literally). He’s now speeding through life as a NASCAR driver. That’s right, Frankie Muniz traded in the Hollywood lights for the roar of the track.
In case you missed it, the former child star signed a full-time racing contract with Reaume Brothers Racing for the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. So, if you ever thought your childhood faves were slacking, Frankie is out here living two dream lives while Bryan Cranston cheers him on.
Final Thoughts
The real question is: when do we get a buddy movie about Frankie and Bryan’s IRL relationship? Picture it—Bryan as the wise mentor, Frankie as the plucky racer, and some shenanigans involving an RV and a road trip. Hollywood, make it happen.
For now, we’ll just bask in the knowledge that the Malcolm in the Middle family is still thriving, with Cranston proving once again why he’s the ultimate TV dad—on and off the screen.
