Hollywood actor turned NASCAR driver Frankie Muniz set to reprise iconic role in upcoming reboot

NASCAR driver Frankie Muniz, known for his dual career as a Hollywood actor and NASCAR driver, is set to captivate fans once again by reprising his iconic role in an upcoming reboot. Muniz secured a full-time seat in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, where he will pilot the #33 Ford F-150 for Reaume Brothers Racing in 2025.

Frankie Muniz, best known for starring in Malcolm in the Middle and films like Agent Cody Banks, transitioned from acting to racing. He gained recognition competing in the ARCA Menards Series before moving to NASCAR's Xfinity Series part-time with Joey Gase Motorsports, making his debut at Daytona in the United Rentals 300.

However, recently, a reboot of the landmark sitcom Malcolm in the Middle was announced, where Muniz plays the role of Malcolm, a child prodigy. Following the announcement, the #33 Reaume Brothers Racing driver shared a post on Instagram featuring him and his co-stars, captioned:

"OH MY GOSH! I'm so excited to announce that after 18 years, Malcolm in the Middle is returning with new episodes on @disneyplus!Get ready, we can't wait for everyone to see what Malcolm and his family have been up to! #MalcolmInTheMiddle"

Moreover, Muniz's co-star Bryan Cranston, well-known for his role as Walter White or Heisenberg in the Golden Globe-winning TV Series Breaking Bad, also shared a few words on the revival of Malcolm in the Middle.

"25 years since we premiered Malcolm in the Middle. I'm so excited... that I may have peed just a little bit,” Cranston said.

Meanwhile, Frankie Muniz will return behind the seat of the #33 Ford F-150 on Valentine's Day next year for the Fresh From Florida 250 season opener at Daytona International Speedway. Catch the action live on FOX Sports 1, Motor Racing Network, and SiriusXM's NASCAR channel.

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"I wouldn't say it was a hard decision": Frankie Muniz reflects on transitioning from Hollywood stardom to professional racing

Truck Series driver Frankie Muniz recently reflected on his journey from Hollywood to professional racing, sharing insights about the challenges of balancing dual careers. Muniz expressed the belief that excelling in two distinct fields often requires choosing one, highlighting his decision to focus on motorsports.

In an episode of 'Fox and Friends', the former Hollywood star said:

"I wouldn't say it was a hard decision you know, this is something that I have been working for, for literally 20 years, since I started racing. That feeling of crossing the finish line first in that pro-celebrity race was an incredible, incredible feeling and I've been chasing that." Muniz told 'Fox & Friends' co-host Brian Kilmeade.

"I can't be part-time. You can't kind of act on the side. If you want to be really really good at anything, you've got to dedicate yourself to it and that's what I'm doing. I hope my performance proves that on the racetrack." he added.

Moreover, Muniz also revealed that he garnered a substantial amount of inspiration from former actor and NASCAR Cup Series driver Paul Newman.