The translation of the text is: «Why Eric Per Sullivan did not return to Malcolm in the Middle»
6 april 2026 в 20:13
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The series «Malcolm in the Middle: Life is Still Unfair» will bring back the nostalgia of the early 2000s, as most of the actors will reprise their roles—except for one. Erik Per Sullivan, who played Dewey in the original series, has been replaced by Calab Ellsworth-Clark. Naturally, fans are curious why Erik declined to participate in the reboot, despite being offered «a ton of money», - as reported by Jane Kaczmarek, who is reprising her role as Lois.
«He's studying Dickens and is an incredible student—he was offered a ton of money to come back, and he just said, 'No, thanks,'» Jane told The Guardian ahead of the show’s premiere on April 10, 2026.
Below, Hollywood Life explains where Erik is now and why he is the only original cast member of «Malcolm in the Middle» who did not return for the reboot.
Erik has left the acting profession. He is now living a private life and focusing on his studies.
During the six years of filming «Malcolm in the Middle», - Erik also appeared in several films and shows, including «The Rules of Attraction», - «Unfaithful», - and «Christmas with the Kranks».
Despite the obvious «ton of money» offered by the production team, Erik turned down the offer as he is no longer an actor.
In fact, Bryan Cranston previously mentioned that his former on-screen son was «the only one who didn’t come back to the show» due to the new life he is leading.
«He's really very smart and is currently pursuing a master’s degree at Harvard», - Bryan said in an episode of the podcast «Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade» in June 2025. «He said, 'Oh God, no. I haven’t acted since I was 9, so I’m not interested.'»
Although Erik has made it clear that he is not interested in returning, the former child actor noted that he thinks it’s «fantastic» that «Malcolm» is getting a reboot, according to Bryan
The series «Malcolm in the Middle: Life is Still Unfair» will bring back the nostalgia of the early 2000s, as most of the actors will reprise their roles—except for one. Erik Per Sullivan, who played Dewey in the original series, has been replaced by Calab Ellsworth-Clark. Naturally, fans are curious why Erik declined to participate in the reboot, despite being offered «a ton of money», - as reported by Jane Kaczmarek, who is reprising her role as Lois.
«He's studying Dickens and is an incredible student—he was offered a ton of money to come back, and he just said, 'No, thanks,'» Jane told The Guardian ahead of the show’s premiere on April 10, 2026.
Below, Hollywood Life explains where Erik is now and why he is the only original cast member of «Malcolm in the Middle» who did not return for the reboot.
Erik has left the acting profession. He is now living a private life and focusing on his studies.
During the six years of filming «Malcolm in the Middle», - Erik also appeared in several films and shows, including «The Rules of Attraction», - «Unfaithful», - and «Christmas with the Kranks».
Despite the obvious «ton of money» offered by the production team, Erik turned down the offer as he is no longer an actor.
In fact, Bryan Cranston previously mentioned that his former on-screen son was «the only one who didn’t come back to the show» due to the new life he is leading.
«He's really very smart and is currently pursuing a master’s degree at Harvard», - Bryan said in an episode of the podcast «Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade» in June 2025. «He said, 'Oh God, no. I haven’t acted since I was 9, so I’m not interested.'»
Although Erik has made it clear that he is not interested in returning, the former child actor noted that he thinks it’s «fantastic» that «Malcolm» is getting a reboot, according to Bryan
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