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Justin Berfield Talks 'Malcolm in The Middle' Miniseries & More!

April 10, 2026·20 min·2 clips

Justin Berfield reveals how Bryan Cranston secretly pushed for a Malcolm in the Middle revival for over a decade.

Mario gets right to Malcolm. Justin lays out the new miniseries as a follow-up to the old show's pregnancy tease, now picking up with the family 20 years later. The setup is family chaos, naturally. A 40th wedding anniversary brings everyone back together for a party, with old friends and familiar faces expected to show up once the gathering gets rolling. Then Mario asks the Dewey question. He brings up Eric Sullivan, and Justin says Eric is not returning because he has moved on from acting. It is handled pretty gently. Justin calls Eric a good guy, says he is happy, and makes it sound like the team respected where he is now. Caleb takes over the role. Justin gives him a strong nod, saying he crushed it and has very funny dialogue. The Zoom detail gets teased but not explained. Justin says this Dewey appears over Zoom, then leaves the reason for viewers to find out when they watch. Mario keeps the interview light and quick. It breaks, comes back, and wraps like a radio catch-up rather than a full sit-down. For anyone curious about Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair on Hulu, the segment gives the basic setup, the Dewey update, and Justin's cheerful signoff. There is still some promo padding, but the useful part is clear: a friendly reunion preview, a cast note, and a pointer to the full interview at onwithmario.com.

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A warm, brisk Malcolm in the Middle update for fans.

Justin Burfield walks through where the new Malcolm in the Middle Hulu miniseries picks up, with the family reunion and the surprise pregnancy doing most of the setup.

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You want the Malcolm in the Middle reunion straight from Justin Berfield.

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