Why Erik Per Sullivan Declined Role in ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Revival
- Bryan Cranston announced in June 2025 that Erik Per Sullivan declined to reprise his role in the Disney+ revival of Malcolm in the Middle.
- Sullivan's decision followed his long absence from acting, as he retired to pursue academic studies, currently getting his master's at Harvard.
- The revival is a limited, four-episode series focusing on the Wilkerson family reuniting for Hal and Lois's 40th wedding anniversary, with a recast Dewey and original main cast members returning.
- Cranston described Sullivan's response as, "No, I’m not that guy anymore," and said he was "very sweet about it" while expressing excitement about the show's return.
- The series is expected to stream on Disney+ by late 2025 or early 2026, signaling renewed interest in the classic sitcom despite Sullivan's absence.
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Did the cats eat it? No, Erik Per Sullivan, Malcolm's actor, in the middle, does not return in his role of Dewey for the remake of the series because he studies a master's degree. He was considered by Bryan Cranston, Hal's interpreter, for the new chapters of the story, but rejected him for an academic subject. Cranston, protagonist of the series The Breaking Bad, confirmed that he studied at Harvard University, but it was Jane Kaczmarek, who ga…
Bryan Cranston reveals why Erik Per Sullivan declined Malcolm in the Middle revival
Much of the original Malcolm in the Middle cast is reuniting for a Disney+ revival, but Erik Per Sullivan, who famously played Dewey, will not be returning. Bryan Cranston recently revealed the reason behind Sullivan’s absence during his appearance on the Fly on the Wall podcast hosted by Dana Carvey and David Spade. Cranston, who reprises his role as the well-meaning father Hal, described revisiting the character as “rewarding.” When asked abou…
Legendary actor reveals reason star won’t return for revival
Actor Bryan Cranston reveals why Dewey actor, Erik Per Sullivan, won't return for the Malcolm in the Middle revival. Sullivan has left acting behind for academics, with the Disney+ special recasting his character for the reunion.
Bryan Cranston Reveals Erik Per Sullivan's Reason for Turning Down 'Malcolm in the Middle' Revival
Per Sullivan left Hollywood years ago to pursue a career in academia©20th Century Fox Film Corp./ Courtesy Everett Collection Justin Berfield, Erik Per Sullivan, Frankie Muniz and Bryan Cranston in 'Malcolm in the Middle'.NEED TO KNOWBryan Cranston revealed that he spoke to Erik Per Sullivan and he personally declined to return for the Malcolm in the Middle RevivalPer Sullivan left Hollywood after his role as Dewey in Malcolm in the MiddleMalcol…
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Why Erik Per Sullivan (aka Dewey) Is Not Returning for ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Reboot, According to Bryan Cranston A reboot of Malcolm in the Middle is in the works, and Bryan Cranston, one of the show's original stars, is speaking out about why one of his co-stars opted not…
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