Dewey Actor Declines Reboot Offer for Harvard Studies
April 7, 2026 at 14:11
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- Erik Per Sullivan chose education over acting
- He declined a lucrative offer to return to the series
- The reboot retains key original cast members
In exciting news for Malcolm in the Middle fans, a reboot titled Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair is on the horizon. However, Erik Per Sullivan, famed for his role as Dewey, has opted out of participating despite a substantial financial incentive.
According to TV mom Jane Kaczmarek, Sullivan, now 34, is focused on his studies at Harvard, where he is pursuing his master's degree. Kaczmarek revealed that he turned down the offer, stating, "No thank you," as he has not acted since his childhood.
While Sullivan won't reprise his role, many main cast members are returning, including Frankie Muniz as Malcolm and Bryan Cranston as Hal. Meanwhile, Caleb Ellsworth-Clark will take on the Dewey role in the four-part miniseries.
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