Malcolm in the Middle revival introduces non-binary sibling
Christopher Masterson, Justin Berfield, Jane Kaczmarek, Bryan Cranston and Frankie Muniz attend Hulu’s Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair premiere (AFP via Getty Images)
The revival of Malcolm in the Middle is bringing new layers to the beloved family, most notably through the introduction of Malcolm’s non-binary sibling, Kelly.
In Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair, the character, played by Vaughan Murrae, marks a meaningful step forward for LGBTQ+ representation, seamlessly woven into the show’s chaotic, comedic world rather than treated as a central plot point.
Creator Linwood Boomer and executive producer Tracy Katsky told Deadline in a 9 April interview that the decision was deeply personal, reflecting their own family, where three of their four children are queer.
“Three out of four of our kids are queer, and without making it a thing and without making an issue, I think it’s really nice to have a character that, that’s just a facet of their personality as opposed to the entire story,” Katsky said.
The update comes more than 20 years after the original series ended, showing how both the characters and cultural conversations have evolved.
Alongside Kelly’s introduction, the revival also includes other LGBTQ+ representation – such as Stevie Kenarban, Malcolm’s best friend in the original series, played by Craig Lamar Traylor, being gay and having his own family.
Who is Vaughan Murrae?
Vaughan Murrae, who is playing a non-binary character in the show, is non-binary in real life, and uses they/them pronouns, as per their Instagram page.
They have also appeared in TV series The Way Home as Casey Goodwin, The Solutioneers as Kat and films I Like Movies and Before I Change My Mind.
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