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Kiana Madeira on 'Life's Still Unfair' & Learning from TV Vets
10 Apr
Summary
- Madeira plays Tristan, girlfriend to Frankie Muniz's Malcolm.
- She was inspired by child actors on the original show.
- Madeira learned comedy through dialogue and physical acting.
Kiana Madeira, known for Netflix's "Fear Street" trilogy, has joined the "Malcolm in the Middle" franchise as Tristan, the girlfriend of Frankie Muniz's titular character in the new Hulu miniseries "Life's Still Unfair." Madeira expressed that working with seasoned actors like Bryan Cranston was a "best-case scenario" for her, allowing her to absorb their expertise.
She recalled being inspired by child actors on the original show, which aired from 2000 to 2006, and felt a personal connection to the series. Madeira emphasized learning from the cast's physical comedy, particularly Bryan Cranston's techniques, and appreciated the guidance from creator Linwood Boomer and director Ken Kwapis.
Madeira also praised the show's continuation of the original's progressive themes, highlighting the inclusion of a non-binary character, Kelly, as a significant and positive step in representation, aligning with the "Malcolm in the Middle" ethos.
