Malcolm in the Middle almost didn't have Bryan Cranston as Hal #shorts

Frankie Muniz reveals how close the world came to never seeing Bryan Cranston as Hal in 'Malcolm in the Middle'. Cranston was cast literally the day before shooting started, and his role in the pilot originally had only a handful of lines, with writers even considering cutting the dad character entirely. From showing up on his first day in a flesh-colored Speedo covered in body hair to redefining the entire show's comedy, Bryan changed sitcom history. And as Frankie points out: without Hal, television history might never have gotten Walter White. ✨ Subscribe to Film Cafe for more behind-the-scenes sitcom secrets, actor lore, and TV history! ------------------ #shorts #malcolminthemiddle #bryancranston #frankiemuniz #hal #breakingbad #sitcom #behindthescenes #tvtrivia