Frankie Muniz is ready to live his childhood racing dream in 2025 with Reaume Brothers Racing. He will be driving the No. 33 Ford F-150 in the NASCAR Truck Series. Muniz, best known as the lead in the hit sitcom Malcolm in the Middle, has been building a serious career in NASCAR. His determination to succeed in motorsports has been unwavering since he transitioned from acting to racing in 2006. While Muniz’s passion for racing burns bright, his commitment to Malcolm in the Middle fans remains steadfast. In late 2024, he confirmed that a long-awaited reunion of the beloved sitcom is finally happening.

While balancing his NASCAR career with his return to acting creates a delicate challenge, Muniz recently revealed his preferred choice, leaning towards NASCAR.

Frankie Muniz reveals challenges in filming Malcolm

Actor-turned-racer Frankie Muniz has been vocal about his racing career. The 39-year-old ‘Malcolm’ star was navigating his way to the pinnacle of racing for a long time. In 2024 he signed a deal with Reaume Brothers Racing to make his first full-time NASCAR appearance. However, his decision to continue his acting career alongside NASCAR is looking to increase his challenges.

In a recent interview with Fox Sports, Muniz spoke about it. He revealed that despite the demanding filming schedule, Muniz’s focus remains on NASCAR. He emphasized that the producers of the reboot worked around his racing commitments. “So, we haven’t filmed it yet. It’s gonna make my April pretty interesting ‘cause I’ll be commuting. They are working around my NASCAR schedule… So we’re filming Sunday through Thursdays with me getting Thursdays off to fly to race Friday to fly back Saturday to film Sunday through Wednesday,” he told Fox Sports. 

Given the amount of work Muniz put into his NASCAR dream, it’s no surprise he chose to side with his motorsports ambitions. In 2023, he attempted breaking through via the ARCA Menards Series, with one top-five and 11 top-10 finishes. Eventually, he joined Ford Performance, a program that let him participate in a few Xfinity races. His performances were enough to secure a full-time ride with Reaume Brothers Racing. Now that he has his seat in the Truck Series, Malcolm in the Middle is coming back in the way again.

Notably, the project gained momentum once the original creator Linwood Boomer, and the core cast were on board. The upcoming film will feature Muniz reprising his role as Malcolm, the brilliant but troubled middle child. The storyline sees Malcolm returning home to celebrate his parents’ 40th wedding anniversary, joined by Hal and Lois (Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek). While the involvement of Malcolm’s brothers remains unclear, the revival will consist of four episodes set to debut on Disney+ next year.

After the original series ended in 2006, Muniz shifted the gears of his career entirely after meeting Jeff Gordon while shooting a scene of Spin City. His dedication to motorsports led him to compete in various racing series, including the Formula BMW USA Championship, the Champ Car Atlantic Championship, and others. From 2007 to 2009, Muniz raced in the Champ Car Atlantic Championship. However, his 2009 season ended prematurely because of a wrist injury.

Going forward Muniz is optimistic about his future in the Truck Series, confident in his ability to compete with the best. Looking ahead, Muniz expressed his determination to balance both careers successfully. “My focus will still be being in the race car, but I’ll just have to do a little bit of acting on the side,” Muniz told Fox Sports.

Muniz teases fans with upcoming film

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As if balancing NASCAR and a beloved TV revival wasn’t enough, Frankie Muniz is also gearing up for his return to the big screen. The actor-turned-racer will star in the sci-fi thriller Renner, marking his first lead role since 2018. Muniz teased the film on Instagram, calling it a project that will “shock” audiences. He posted the poster of Renner on his Instagram story with the caption: “This movie will shock you. Can’t wait for you all to see it.”

In Renner, Muniz plays a computer prodigy who creates an AI coach named Selenus to help him overcome insecurities and find love. The movie features a stellar cast, including Violett Beane, Taylor Gray, and Marcia Gay Harden. Scheduled for release on February 7, Renner promises to show a different side of Muniz’s acting skills.

While deeply entrenched in competitive motorsports, he showcases his versatility by seamlessly transitioning back into acting. Fans of Malcolm in the Middle are especially excited to see Muniz return to the screen, and the buzz around Renner has only heightened anticipation for his upcoming projects.