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Why Erik Per Sullivan Turned Down ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Reunion


Bryan Cranston revealed why Erik Per Sullivan declined to reprise Dewey in the 'Malcolm in the Middle' Disney+ revival streaming December 2025

It’s going to come back.’ He goes, ‘Oh, that’s fantastic!’” he told hosts Dana Carvey and David Spade on the Wednesday, June 10, episode of their “ Fly on the Wall ” podcast. Courtesy: Everett Collection Caleb Ellsworth-Clark will portray Dewey in the upcoming series instead, alongside TV brothers Malcolm, Reese ( Justin Berfield) and Francis ( Christopher Masterson). Shortly after Malcolm in the Middle ’s original run ended, he began playing Walter White, the ruthless antihero on AMC’s Breaking Bad.

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Bryan Cranston shares why TV son Erik Per Sullivan turned down Malcolm in the Middle revival "He's actually going to Harvard. He's really, really smart, and he's getting his master's at Harvard right now. He said, 'Oh God, no, I haven't acted since I was 9 or something. So I'm not into it.'"