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The reruns of Fox's "Malcolm in the Middle" practically served as my favorite type of procrastination when I was in college well over 15 years ago. Between studying sessions, I quickly fell in love with Linwood Boomer's sitcom, which was about four horrendously naughty and mischievous brothers — Malcolm (Frankie Muniz), Reese (Justin Berfield), Dewey (Erik Per Sullivan), and Francis (Christopher Masterson) — and their quirky and often wild parents, Hal (Bryan Cranston) and Lois Wilkerson (Jane Kaczmarek).

Although the show may have seemed like your typical silly and innocent family comedy from the aughts, its writers and actors constantly pushed the series' brilliant and witty humor to the limits of its TV-pg 12 rating. There was endless bullying, emotional manipulation, unorthodox parenting, family dysfunction, and a whiff of violence along with other atrocities in every other episode. I think it's fair to say the series was ahead of its time, as far...

With Malcolm and the Middle seeing the return of the majority of the sitcom's cast, director Ken Kwapis has teased that fans won't be disappointed by Bryan Cranston's return to a lighter, more comedic role. For seven seasons, the Fox sitcom followed Frankie Muniz's titular child prodigy as he contended with the difficulties of school and growing up in a struggling home with his dysfunctional family. Alongside Cranston and Muniz, theMalcolm in the Middle revival will see the return of Jane Kaczmarek, Justin Berfield, and Christopher Kennedy Masterson, alongside newcomers Caleb Ellsworth-Clark, Anthony Timpano, and Vaughan Murrae.

As Kwapis sat down with ScreenRant to discuss the 20th anniversary of The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants, the director discussed the upcoming Malcolm in the Middle revival. Alongside affirming that filming had wrapped on the four-episode limited series revival, the director stated that one of the things that stood out...

Bryan Cranston says reprising gentle patriarch Hal for a short “Malcolm in the Middle” revival has already left him “rewarded” — and the cameras are off. The four-episode miniseries, commissioned by Disney+ for the sitcom’s 25th anniversary, finished filming earlier in May, yet the service has not fixed a premiere date, Cranston confirmed during a recent For Your Consideration event in New York City.

Speaking with reporters, the 69-year-old actor recalled that “slipping back into that character was so rewarding — I missed him,” adding that a patterned short-sleeve shirt from Hal’s wardrobe helped him recapture the well-meaning chaos fans remember.

Most of the core cast returned, including Jane Kaczmarek, Frankie Muniz, Christopher Masterson and Justin Berfield. Erik Per Sullivan declined, so newcomer Caleb Ellsworth-Clark steps in as Dewey, with Anthony Timpano portraying Jamie. New faces Keeley Karsten and Kiana Madeira play Malcolm’s daughter Leah and girlfriend Tristan, respectively,...

Bryan Cranston is all in on the “Malcolm in the Middle” revival. The actor told People in an interview published Sunday that returning to play his character Hal Wilkerson has been “so rewarding” as an actor.

“Slipping back into that character of Hal for me was so rewarding — I missed him,” he said. “It’s been almost 20 years since we said goodbye. And he’s a sweet, lovable man. He’s really a lovable guy, and it was fun to see all my whole family back together. It was great.”

Cranton also revealed what item of clothing he used to get back into character. “It’s a short-sleeve shirt that Hal would wear, a patterned short-sleeve shirt that screams out he’s not going anywhere,” he explained.

In addition to Cranston, much of the show’s original cast — including Frankie Muniz, Jane Kaczmarek, Christopher Masterson, and Justin Berfield — have returned for the revival.

Bryan Cranston is sharing an update about the highly anticipated “Malcolm in the Middle” reboot.

In a recent conversation with People, Cranston spoke about how great it feels to return to his role of Hal, the patriarch of the Wilkerson family.

“Slipping back into that character of Hal for me was so rewarding — I missed him,” Cranston said. “It’s been almost 20 years since we said goodbye. And he’s a sweet, lovable man. He’s a lovable guy, and it was fun to see all my whole family back together. It was great.”

The original “Malcolm in the Middle” ran for 151 episodes across seven seasons from 2000-2006. The show follows Malcolm Wilkerson, a gifted teen who struggles to fit in as the middle child in a dysfunctional family.

Along with Cranston, the “Malcolm in the Middle” reboot will see the return of original cast members Jane Kaczmarek, Frankie Muniz,...

While Malcolm in the Middle may spotlight a laughably dysfunctional family, star Bryan Cranston said filming the forthcoming limited revival for Disney+ was nothing short of “so rewarding.”

Wrapping production earlier this month on the four-episode run, announced back in December ahead of the single-cam sitcom’s 25th anniversary, Cranston told People he was looking forward to stepping back into the role of patriarch Hal.

“Slipping back into that character of Hal for me was so rewarding — I missed him,” The Studio actor said. “It’s been almost 20 years since we said goodbye. And he’s a sweet, lovable man. He’s really a lovable guy, and it was fun to see all my whole family back together. It was great.”

Adding of how he got back into character, the Breaking Bad alum said, “It’s a short-sleeve shirt that Hal would wear, a patterned short-sleeve shirt that screams out he’s not going anywhere.

We're getting even closer to the release of the upcoming Disney+ revival series millennials have been waiting impatiently for ever since its announcement. No, the Lizzie McGuire revival series isn't back on (never getting over that!), though we'd never pass that one up. Of course, we're talking about the Malcolm in the Middle revival series, which officially just made an important filming milestone.

On May 16, series star Frankie Muniz shared on social media that filming has wrapped on the Malcolm in the Middle revival series! The four-episode Disney+ revival began filming in April, and since it's only four episodes, production took about one month to complete. Thankfully, filming's completion brings us even closer to the release of the revival on Disney+, which will hopefully be later this year.

Along with his announcement that filming has wrapped, Muniz also shared a heartfelt note with fans about the process of getting back...

Frankie Muniz announced on social media that he’s officially wrapped filming the Malcolm in the Middle revival for Disney+. He said the experience reminded him how much he loves acting, so much so that he’s eager to dive into more projects.

Just wrapped filming the Malcolm in the Middle reboot, and man, I’m still reeling. This experience was straight-up incredible—like stepping back into Malcolm’s wild world but with all the love and chaos cranked to 11. Reuniting with the cast, getting to know some new characters,… pic.twitter.com/Emdw8GXxTA

— Frankie Muniz (@frankiemuniz) May 16, 2025

“Just wrapped filming the Malcolm in the Middle reboot, and man, I’m still reeling,” Muniz said. “This experience was straight-up incredible—like stepping back into Malcolm’s wild world but with all the love and chaos cranked to 11. Reuniting with the cast, getting to know some new characters, laughing till it hurt,...

Big news has been revealed for the Malcolm in the Middle revival. Original series star Frankie Muniz, who plays the titular role, has announced that the revival series has officially wrapped filming.

Muniz shared the news with a post on X along with an image of a clapperboard on the set featuring the familiar logo for the show. The former child star reflected on the experience, opening up on how "incredible" it felt to reunite with his TV family. He also showed his gratitude for the fans who continue to support Malcolm in the Middle, admitting that the appreciation for his work on the classic sitcom has made him rediscover his love for acting.

Just wrapped filming the Malcolm in the Middle reboot, and man, I’m still reeling. This experience was straight-up incredible—like stepping back into Malcolm’s wild world but with all the love and chaos cranked to 11. Reuniting with the cast,...

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Malcolm in the Middle, the Emmy-winning anti-sitcom that aired on Fox from 2000 to 2006, began filming its highly anticipated revival in April 2025. The project had been rumored for years, and it was finally confirmed in December 2024 as a four-episode continuation to stream on Disney+. Most of the established cast members are back, including Frankie Muniz as the titular Malcolm, a young genius who's now all grown up with a daughter of his own.

Read on for everything to know about the Malcolm in the Middle revival.

The first photo

On April 22, Muniz broke the internet when he posted an initial photo on social media of himself with Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek. "Always good to have Mom and Dad around!" he wrote from the set. The...

We now have our first look at the Malcolm in the Middle revival happening at Disney+ thanks to star Frankie Muniz, and it doesn't look like anyone's aged a day since the show went off the air nearly 20 years ago. Muniz starred in the Fox sitcom that debuted in 2000 as the titular character of the series, a kid with a genius Iq and photographic memory who had a raging ego. Alongside him were his parents, Lois and Hal, portrayed by Jane Kaczmarek and Bryan Cranston, who are also returning for the revival.

Taking to social media yesterday evening, Muniz shared a photo of himself and his TV parents as filming began on the Malcolm in the Middle revival (seen below). In it, Malcolm is literally in the middle, dressed in a shirt and tie and flanked on both sides by his mom and dad. The three stars all have big smiles on their faces,...

Frankie Muniz has reunited with Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek to begin work on a limited Malcolm in the Middle series for Disney+. The new project is being developed nearly two decades after the original sitcom ended its seven-season run on Fox.

Muniz posted a production photo on Instagram showing himself standing between Cranston and Kaczmarek, writing, “Always good to have Mom and Dad around.” The timing of the image coincides with the 25th anniversary of the show’s debut in 2000.

Disney+ is producing a four-episode series that features the return of original creator Linwood Boomer as writer and executive producer. Ken Kwapis will direct all episodes and also serve as an executive producer. Other executive producers include Cranston, Tracy Katsky, Gail Berman, and New Regency’s Arnon Milchan, Yariv Milchan, and Natalie Lehmann. Jimmy Simons and Laura Delahaye are co-executive producers.

The storyline follows Malcolm and his daughter Leah,...

Production has begun on the Malcolm in the Middle revival for Disney+, and Frankie Muniz has posted a behind-the-scenes photo featuring him reuniting with Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek.

Always good to have Mom and Dad around! pic.twitter.com/7XH585hnZE

— Frankie Muniz (@frankiemuniz) April 22, 2025

The revival series, which will consist of just four episodes, will follow Malcolm (Muniz) and his daughter as they are drawn into the family’s chaos when Hal (Cranston) and Lois (Kaczmarek) demand his presence for their 40th wedding anniversary party.

Malcolm in the Middle creator Linwood Boomer returned to write the revival, with producing director Ken Kwapis set to helm all four episodes.

“Malcolm in the Middle is a landmark sitcom that captured the essence of family life with humor, heart and reliability,” said Ayo Davis, President of Disney Branded Television. “Its hilarious and heartfelt portrayal of a lovably chaotic family resonated with audiences of all ages,...

The first look at the Malcolm in the Middle revival has been revealed. As previously announced, a limited series revival is in the works for a release on Disney+ with most of the original stars returning to reprise their roles.

On Tuesday, Malcolm actor Frankie Muniz shared a photo on X to reveal the first look at his character's reunion with his parents, Hal (Bryan Cranston) and Lois (Janen Kaczmarek). While time has since gone by since the three shared the screen in the original sitcom, it would seem that there isn't too much that has changed. The three actors are all smiles in the picture, suggesting the cast members are having a great time with their reunion for the Disney+ revival. In the caption of the X post sharing the picture, Muniz also noted, "Always good to have Mom and Dad around!" The post can be seen below.

Always...

It’s a family reunion!

Frankie Muniz posted a behind-the-scenes photo while filming Disney+’s “Malcolm in the Middle” revival, reuniting with his on-screen parents Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek.

All three actors reprise their respective roles as Malcolm, Hal and Lois in the modern spin on the beloved sitcom. Per the logline of the four-episode revival, “Malcolm and his daughter are drawn into the family’s chaos when Hal and Lois demand his presence for their 40th wedding anniversary party.”

Christopher Masterson and Justin Berfield are also reprising their respective roles of Francis and Reese in the new series. However, Erik Per Sullivan is not returning as Dewey. Instead, “Fargo” and “The Expanse” actor Caleb Ellsworth-Clark will take over the role. (Sullivan largely gave up acting after “Malcolm in the Middle” ended in 2006. His last acting credit was in 2010.)

Variety exclusively reported that Kiana Madeira will star as Tristan,...

Malcolm in the Middle is getting a 4-episode revival coming to Disney+, and it's set to reunite most of the starring cast of the original sitcom. However, Erik Per Sullivan will not be reprising his role as fan-favorite character Dewey, as it was recently reported that his role has been recast.

While Per Sullivan declined to come out of retirement to play an older Dewey, fans still have a chance to see what the former child star looks like as an adult many years after he stepped away from acting. Per People, the 33-year-old was recently spotted in a rare public sighting with images making their way online. Some images feature Per Sullivan strolling with a cup of coffee in hand while wearing a peacoat and cap combo, while another shows the retired actor smiling brightly as he carries two paper bags on a shopping trip.

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Malcolm in the Middle is returning to the small screen. Actor Bryan Cranston, who played father Hal in the family sitcom, recently opened up about what fans can expect from the upcoming Disney+ revival.

Speaking with Variety, Cranston shared that he had been trying to get a Malcolm in the Middle revival going for the last 12 years. "I was the one poking the bear going, 'Let's do it. Let's do it. Let's do it,'" he said. "Finally, Linwood Boomer, creator of the show, finally got tired of me poking him, and he actually came up with some really fun, terrific ideas, so it's funny, it's heartfelt. You are reintroduced to this family."

Bryan Cranston teases the "Malcolm in the Middle" revival: "We left the airwaves 20 years ago. All the boys are adults with their own children. It's a different dynamic in that sense — and yet, do things really change with Hal and Lois?...

In the world of sitcoms and family dramas, there have been a lot of entries, but perhaps none as iconic and laugh-worthy as Malcolm in the Middle. To say the least, when it first aired back in 2000, the comedy show, which follows a dysfunctional working-class family, had viewers roaring with laughter, and for all the right reasons. Now, it sounds like it’s all set to return to the screens.

Malcolm in the Middle. | Credits: Fox.

Almost two decades since the last episode of the smash-hit sitcom went off the air back in 2006, the series is now confirmed to spin the Hollywood nostalgia machine once again with its return. As Disney+ confirmed, most of the main cast is returning to the screens alongside plenty of new faces to deliver epically yet again, and here’s all you need to know about the same.

Malcolm in the Middle is returning, and...

In case you missed the most exciting and nostalgic news out of Disney late last year, Malcolm in the Middle will soon be coming back to our screens for a four-episode revival series on Disney+. The only way us '90s kids would be more excited was if Disney+ walked back on its infuriating decision to abandon the Lizzie McGuire revival series. But I digress.

We're getting closer to the Malcolm in the Middle revival series going into production, and that means we're finally learning updates on which cast members will be returning, who will be joining the cast, and who we won't be catching up with. Disney+ confirmed that Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek would be back as Malcolm, Hal, and Lois respectively, but we also now know that Christopher Masterson and Justin Berfield will reprise their roles as Francis and Reese.

That just leaves one last...

More Wilkerson family members will return for Disney Branded Television’s Malcolm in the Middle revival, with old and new cast members joining the four-episode presentation. The long-in-demand revival is becoming more of a reunion with every addition, though one star won’t return for the Wilkerson family shenanigans.

Original cast members Christopher Masterson and Justin Berfield will reprise their roles as Malcolm’s brothers, Francis and Reese, respectively. At the same time, Caleb Ellsworth-Clark replaces Erik Per Sullivan as Malcolm’s brother, Dewey. There’s no scandal behind Sullivan not returning for the revival. He quit acting in 2010, and in 2024, Movieweb revealed that Sullivan is enjoying a life in academics by studying Victorian literature.

Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek return for the revival as Malcolm, Hal, and Lois, respectively, with other actors joining the fun. According to reports, Anthony Timpano will play Malcolm’s youngest brother, Jamie,...

The Malcolm in the Middle revival at Disney+ is getting (most of) the show’s original family back together.

Christopher Masterson and Justin Berfield have joined the four-episode revival alongside their original series co-stars Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek, and Kiana Madeira, playing Malcolm’s (Muniz) girlfriend. Caleb Ellsworth-Clark, Anthony Timpano, Vaughan Murrae and Keeley Karsten have also signed on to the series.

Masterson and Berfield will reprise their roles as Malcolm’s older brothers, Francis and Reese. Ellsworth-Clark (Nightmare Alley) will play younger brother Dewey, taking over the role from Erik Per Sullivan, who played Dewey in the 2000-06 Fox series. (Sullivan left show business after a role in the 2010 film Twelve.)

Timpano (Riverdale) will play Jamie, the fifth child of Hal (Cranston) and Lois (Kaczmarek), who was a baby and toddler in the later seasons of the original series. Murrae (The Way Home) plays Kelly, the family’s youngest child.

Malcolm’s younger brother will look a lot different in the Malcolm in the Middle revival.

Disney+ has confirmed that original series stars Christopher Masterson (Francis) and Justin Berfield (Reese) will reprise their roles in the Disney+ sequel series, alongside fellow returning regulars Frankie Muniz (Malcolm), Jane Kaczmarek (Lois) and Bryan Cranston (Hal).

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The new episodes of Malcolm in the Middlejust received a couple of major updates. Malcolm's (Frankie Muniz) siblings will return, but not in the way audiences expect. While Christopher Masterson will reprise his role as Francis, Erik Sullivan won't be coming back to portray Dewey in the new episodes of the acclaimed series. Instead, Caleb Ellsworth-Clark will be given the responsibility of playing the charismatic character. Justin Berfield will also be back as Reese. The stage has been set for the siblings from Malcolm in the Middle to entertain audiences from all over the world once again.

As if that wasn't enough, the new episodes of Malcolm in the Middle has also added Anthony Timpano, Vaughan Murrae and Keeley Karsten to its cast. Karsten has been cast as Leah, the protagonist's daughter. Before she was cast in the short revival of the popular comedy, Keeley Karsten was seen as Natalie in The Fabelmans,...

A Malcolm in the Middle revival is officially on the way, and it's going to feature most of the sitcom's original cast, except for one major exception. Fans have waited a long time for an update on one of television's most beloved families, but they're going to miss one very familiar face that will be recast for the upcoming Disney+ series.

It's been confirmed that the Malcolm in the Middle revival series from Disney+ will see the return of Christopher Masterson and Justin Berfield as Francis and Reese, respectively. Meanwhile, Erik Per Sullivan will not reprise his role as Dewey, and Caleb Ellsworth-Clark (Fargo) has been chosen to replace him in the new reboot. The trio of actors joins Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek, who are all reprising their iconic roles. The Malcolm in the Middle miniseries, which will span four episodes, begins filming later this year in Vancouver.

The Disney+ revival of “Malcolm in the Middle” will see the returns of Christopher Masterson and Justin Berfield, according to multiple media reports. The two stars will reprise their roles as Francis and Reese, respectively. However, the role of Dewey will now be played by Caleb Ellsworth-Clark.

The role of Dewey was originally played by Erik Per Sullivan, who has since stepped away from the industry. Ellsworth-Clark previously appeared in “Fargo,” “Wynonna Earp” and “The Expanse.”

In addition to Masterson, Berfield and Ellsworth-Clark, the revival will star Anthony Timpano (“Riverdale”), who will play Malcolm’s youngest brother Jamie, and Vaughan Murrae (“Before I Change My Mind”), who will play Malcolm’s youngest sibling Kelly, a new character who is the sixth child of this family. She is described as someone who is “self-sufficient, gets good grades and already wiser than most of the family.” “The Fabelmans” actor Keeley Karsten will play Malcolm’s daughter,...

More familiar faces are confirmed to be returning for the Malcolm in the Middle revival on Disney+. However, one popular character from the original show has been recast with a new actor taking on the role.

Per Variety, the role of Dewey has been recast for the new Malcolm in the Middle revival series. In the original show, the fan favorite character, who started out as the youngest sibling, was played by child actor Erik Per Sullivan. After the series ended, Sullivan quietly retired from acting and has since been enjoying his life out of the spotlight. This made it doubtful that he would be returning for the Malcolm in the Middle revival, though it was still unclear if the character would be recast or if there'd be a storyline reason given to explain his absence.

Now, Dewey will be played by Caleb Ellsworth-Clark. While Sullivan may be missed by...

The “Malcolm in the Middle” revival is bringing back some familiar faces and a few new ones — and making one major casting change.

Variety has learned that Christopher Masterson and Justin Berfield are returning for the Disney+ update of the classic sitcom, reprising the roles of Francis and Reese, respectively.

However, Erik Per Sullivan will officially not be returning as Dewey. Instead, Caleb Ellsworth-Clark will take over the role for the four-episode revival from Disney Branded Television.

In addition, Anthony Timpano, Vaughan Murrae, and Keeley Karsten will also star. Timpano will play Malcolm’s youngest brother, Jamie, while Murrae will play Malcolm’s youngest sibling, Kelly. Karsten will play Malcolm’s daughter, Leah.

(Pictured, left to right: Anthony Timpano, Vaughan Murrae, Keeley Karsten)

As previously announced Frankie Muniz is returning in the title role, with Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek set play parents Hal and Lois once again. Variety also...

Disney Branded Television has rounded out The Wilkersons for the upcoming limited, four-episode revival of Malcolm In the Middle on Disney+, which will reveal the sex and name of the quirky family’s sixth child.

Original cast members Christopher Masterson and Justin Berfield are set to reprise their roles as Malcolm’s older brothers Francis and Reese, respectively, joining Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek who are back as Malcolm and the Wilkerson parents Hal and Lois, respectively.

Caleb Ellsworth-Clark is taking over the role of genius Malcolm’s (Muniz) younger brother, Dewey. The recasting is not surprising. Erik Per Sullivan, who played the role on the original series, was not expected to return as he quit acting in 2010 and has not participated in any of the Malcolm In the Middle reunions.

Anthony Timpano has been cast as Malcolm’s youngest brother, Jamie, who was seen as a baby...

Hallmark+ Movies spoilers and updates reveal coming attractions in February-get ready for a delightful lineup of fresh romantic comedies and episodes from beloved series making their debut.

Loveuary begins now with new films featuring Lacey Chabert, Robert Buckley, Rachael Leigh Cook, and others-here’s the full rundown of what the network’s revamped streaming service should be aware of!

Four New Romantic Comedies Premiering In February

February is the month of love, and this year, fans of romantic comedies have a delightful treat with four new films set to premiere on the network’s streaming platform.

Each of these charming movies will be available for streaming in the coming Sundays; kicking off the lineup is “An Unexpected Valentine”, which will be released on Sunday, February 2.

Starring Lacey Chabert as Hannah and Robert Buckley as Finn, this enchanting tale follows Hannah as she discovers an engagement ring hidden in the back...

Photo: Robert Buckley, Lacey Chabert

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Hallmark Channel’s Loveuary programming event kicks off with An Unexpected Valentine, an adventure rom-com starring Lacey Chabert and Robert Buckley. With the tagline “Your forever is five minutes away,” the movie is set on Valentine’s Day. Read on to learn more about this romantic movie and its cast.

An Unexpected Valentine on Hallmark Channel Photo: Marco Soriano, Anthony Timpano, Princess Davis, Lacey Chabert, Robert Buckley

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According to the official synopsis, this first rom-com in the Loveuary programming event stars Lacey Chabert and Robert Buckley as Hannah and Finn. A chance encounter on Valentine’s Day brings them together as they race through New York City to return a lost engagement ring and save one couple’s special day.

Does this lead to love for Hannah and Finn? We’ll have to watch to find out.

A teenage boy's penchant for finding some form of trouble is worth studying.

In Lifetime's newest original film, Friday Night Sext Scandal, we have a storyline inspired by real events.

It intends to explore the dark underbelly of the high school experience regarding teenage boys who go on the hunt for sexually explicit photos from their female counterparts.

And in true Lifetime fashion, they explore the scandalous nature behind this from a different perspective.

The film focuses on one teen boy's experience of getting reeled into these deplorable actions.

The film stars Riverdale's Anthony Timpano as Shawn, a 16-year-old jock who is just starting to see advancement in his football career when he's upgraded to a starter on the team.

Of course, with advancement in the athletic realm comes increased popularity and the opportunity to hang out with upperclassmen, too.

And we all know very little good comes from associating with upper-class jocks.

Lifetime’s Friday Night Sext Scandal is a real conversation starter. The movie, which premieres March 16, pulls from the headlines, centering on a 16-year-old named Shawn (Anthony Timpano), who gives in to peer pressure of his football teammates. They engage in the practice of “hunting” nude or provocative photos of their female classmates to add to a covert website. After being sidelined with an injury and feeling rejected, Shawn’s dark place makes his best friend Lauren (Keana Lyn Bastidas) a target. When the site and photos of young girls are found including Lauren, things start to unravel leaving damaged lives that change forever. We caught up with stars Timpano and Bastidas about why this is such an important watch. Friday Night Sext Scandal – Anthony Timpano and Keana Lyn Bastidas (Lifetime) I’m seeing this movie and thinking to myself, “How hard is it to be a teen in today’s day and age?...