Malcolm in the Middle Revival Cast 2025: Who’s Back, Who’s Recast & What to Expect

THE rumors are true — Malcolm in the Middle is officially returning in 2025.
The hit 2000s sitcom is making a comeback with a modern twist, and while much of the original cast is back, there’s one big change fans are buzzing about: Dewey has been recast.

Here’s everything we know about the revival — who’s returning, what’s different, and where the new series will pick up.

Who’s in the Malcolm in the Middle revival cast?

The revival is bringing back most of the original Malcolm in the Middle cast — with a few changes and surprises. According to Hello! Magazine, here’s who’s confirmed (or expected) to return:

Gen V Season 2 Release Date, Time, Episodes & Schedule

✅ Confirmed Cast:

• Frankie Muniz as Malcolm – Now a stressed-out adult balancing a government job, marriage, and fatherhood.
• Bryan Cranston as Hal – Still goofy, now retired, and possibly even more chaotic than before.
• Jane Kaczmarek as Lois – Still as strong-willed and intense as ever, now dealing with adult children.
• Justin Berfield as Reese – Malcolm’s older brother, now a gym teacher with the same lovable immaturity.
• Maxwell Jenkins as Dewey (Recast) – Taking over the role of the musically gifted youngest brother, now a quirky music teacher and uncle.

🔄 Recast Role:

• Erik Per Sullivan, the original Dewey, will not return. According to People, he has chosen to stay out of the public eye.

❓ Status Unknown or Unconfirmed:

• Christopher Masterson as Francis – Malcolm’s oldest brother, once a rebellious teen and now possibly a struggling dad or outdoorsman. His return hasn’t been confirmed, but producers hint that he may appear in later episodes.
• Craig Lamar Traylor as Stevie Kenarban – Malcolm’s asthmatic best friend from the original series. His return is not yet confirmed, but fans are hopeful.
• David Anthony Higgins as Craig Feldspar – The family’s oddball neighbor and Lois’ former coworker. His comedic energy could be a big addition if included.

Why was Dewey recast?

As People explains, Erik Per Sullivan — who played Dewey in the original series — has long stepped away from Hollywood and declined to participate in the reboot.
The role has now gone to Maxwell Jenkins, known for his work in Lost in Space. Jenkins will portray Dewey as an eccentric music teacher who brings a unique dynamic to the grown-up family.

Fans were initially surprised, but many are embracing the casting choice as the show reimagines the character in adulthood.

Robert Redford and Paul Newman: A Rare Hollywood Friendship

What’s the plot of the Malcolm in the Middle revival?

The show picks up over a decade after the original finale. Malcolm is now a husband and father, juggling family life with a demanding career in public service.
His siblings are still as unpredictable as ever — Reese is immature as always, Dewey has grown into an artistic oddball, and Hal, now retired, leans into his eccentricities.

Lois, still fierce and determined, remains the anchor (and chaos enforcer) of the family.
The series will explore themes of parenting, aging, and how family dysfunction never truly goes away — it just evolves.

Where can you watch the Malcolm in the Middle reboot?

According to Livemint, the Malcolm in the Middle revival will stream exclusively on Hulu in the U.S. and on Disney+ in select international markets.

Ned Fulmer Breaks Silence on Cheating Scandal After 3 Years

The first three episodes drop all at once, with weekly releases to follow — giving fans time to savor the chaos week by week.