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Malcolm in the Middle star ‘may be at a new low’

Frankie Muniz is pursuing a NASCAR career
Frankie Muniz is pursuing a NASCAR career (AP)
  • Frankie Muniz, the star of Malcolm in the Middle, has expressed his emotional and mental exhaustion following setbacks in his NASCAR career.
  • After a 10th-place finish in February, Muniz experienced a major mechanical failure during a recent race at Rockingham Speedway.
  • The power steering line burst, injuring his hand and causing him to lose valuable laps. Despite repairs, he finished 23rd.
  • Muniz said in an emotional social media post that he “might be at a new low”, but remains optimistic about the remainder of the season.
  • He is also set to reprise his role in a Disney+ reboot of Malcolm in the Middle, alongside original cast members Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek.
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