‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Revival Star Caleb Ellsworth-Clark Feared Fans Would Be ‘Disappointed’ He Was Taking Over Dewey Role: ‘Didn’t Want to F— That Up’
Caleb Ellsworth-Clark knew stepping into the role of Dewey in the “Malcolm in the Middle” revival came with pressure — especially for a character so closely associated with Erik Per Sullivan. In the Hulu revival, “Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair,” Ellsworth-Clark joins a returning ensemble that includes Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and Jane…
Read MoreMalcolm in the Middle Dewey Actor Erik Per Sullivan Refused ‘Buckets of Money’ to Return for the Reboot
Malcolm in the Middle fans have a bright future these days, namely because of the upcoming reboot series Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair arriving soon. But sadly, Erik Per Sullivan — also known as Malcolm’s hilarious younger brother, Dewey — won’t be joining despite an allegedly generous offer to return.
Read More“Malcolm In The Middle” Star Erik Per Sullivan Turned Down “Buckets Of Money” To Return For The Sequel Series, And People Are Weirdly Proud Of Him
“we have an example of someone who made a lot of money and decided that they didn’t need any more to be happy. Good for him.”View Entire Post ›
Read MoreMalcolm In The Middle’s Dewey chose Charles Dickens over “buckets of money” to return for revival
Life may be unfair for Malcolm In The Middle fans who were slighted by Erik Per Sullivan's absence, but hey, they're not the boss of him now.
Read MoreWhat Happened to Erik Per Sullivan? Why He Won’t Join the ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Reboot Cast
Fans noticed that Dewey isn’t in the ‘Malcolm’ reboot series, so what happened to the actor after he was offered ‘buckets of money to come back’?
Read MoreWhy Malcolm in the Middle’s Dewey Actor Said No to ‘Buckets of Money’
Fans of Malcolm in the Middle have been eagerly awaiting the return of the iconic sitcom. But when the revival premieres on April 10, 2026, one familiar face will be missing. Erik Per Sullivan, who played the quirky piano prodigy Dewey, turned down a massive payday to reprise his role. Jane Kaczmarek says Erik Per…
Read More‘Malcolm In The Middle’ Star Erik Per Sullivan Turned Down ‘Buckets Of Money’ to Return as Dewey in Series Revival, Says Jane Kaczmarek
The “Malcolm in the Middle” revival will not feature the return of Erik Per Sullivan, despite the show’s efforts to pull him away from his studies at Harvard University to play Dewey, Malcolm’s younger brother. In an interview with The Guardian, star Jane Kaczmarek, who played Per Sullivan’s on-screen mother, said the retired actor is…
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