"Malcolm in the Middle" star Jane Kaczmarek has joined the Warner Bros. action comedy "CHiPs," based on the popular 1970s television series.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, she'll play the captain to rule-bending California Highway Patrol motorcycle cops Jon Baker and Frank "Ponch" Poncherello, portrayed by Dax Shepard and Michael Pena.

Shepard is directing the buddy-cop film, which centers on a ring of exotic car thieves led by a ruthless ex-police officer played by Vincent D’Onofrio.

Adam Brody, Kristen Bell and Rosa Salazar also star in "CHiPs," which is currently filming.