'Malcolm in the Middle' revival recasts Dewey with Caleb Ellsworth-Clark
- On March 26, 2025, it was announced that "Malcolm in the Middle" is being revived on Disney+ in San Francisco.
- The original sitcom aired on Fox for seven seasons from 2000 to 2006 and has garnered seven Emmy Awards, including one for best writing for a comedy series, leading to the revival nearly 25 years after its launch.
- Christopher Masterson and Justin Berfield are returning to reprise their roles as Francis and Reese, respectively, while Erik Per Sullivan will not return as Dewey.
- Frankie Muniz hinted at the upcoming filming on social media on March 24, 2025, stating, "Just started watching Malcolm in the Middle episode 1...Got 151 to catch up on before we start filming again in a few days!!!", indicating filming will likely start soon.
- Caleb Ellsworth-Clark will take over the role of Dewey, while Anthony Timpano, Vaughan Murrae, and Keeley Karsten will join the cast as Malcolm's youngest brother Jamie, youngest sibling Kelly, and daughter Leah, respectively, for the four-episode run crafted by original series creator Linwood Boomer.
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Malcolm in the Middle Recasts Major Character for Disney+ Revival
The Malcolm in the Middle cast Life is unfair. Disney+‘s upcoming Malcolm in the Middle revival has recast the role of Dewey, originally played by Erik Per Sullivan on the Fox sitcom that aired 151 episodes between 2000 and 2006. Dewey — the youngest brother of Malcolm (Frankie Muniz), Reese (Justin Berfield), and Francis (Christopher Masterson) until baby brother Jamie came along in the show’s fourth season — will instead by portrayed by Caleb …
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