The American magazine dedicated to cinema and popular culture, Varietythe actor reported on March 25 Erik per sullivan33 years old will not play again the role of Dewey In the new episodes of Malcolm in the Middle (Malcolm in the middlein Spanish), the comic television series released in 2000.
At the beginning of that decadethe program had seven seasons and 151 episodes, with which it received praise from critics, both in the United States and internationally. The series won seven awards Emmyan award Grammyan award Peabody and was nominated seven times to Golden Globealthough he never managed to win.
Variety’s publication did not detail the reasons why Erik Per Sullivan has been out of the production of the new chapters led by Disney; However, he confirmed that the actors Christopher Mastersonwho gave life to Francisand Justin Berfield, who interpreted Reesethey will return to their respective papers of the series.
A few weeks ago it had also been announced that the protagonist of the comic series, Frankie Munizis confirmed in the new production, like the winner of the Golden Globe, Bryan Cranstonand Jane Kaczmarek, The actors who played Malcolm’s parents, HAL and Lois, In the original version of the program, 20 years ago.
Who will replace Sullivan as Dewey?
According to Variety, the 32 -year -old American actor, Caleb Ellsworth-Clark, He will be in charge of giving life to Dewey, the youngest of the brothers in the famous dysfunctional family who popularized in this television series, taking into account that Disney announced that he had ordered the production of four new episodes of Malcolm.
The production of the new chapters began on December 2, 2024 and in January 2025, it was confirmed that the Canadian producer and screenwriter, Linwood Boomerthe original creator of the program will be in charge of the comic series again: “Malcolm in the Middle has always been a very project special For me, “he added.
According to the American magazine dedicated to cinema and popular culture, the synopsis of this new installment will focus on Malcolm (Frankie Muniz) and his daughter, who will be involved in a family chaos When his parents, Hal (Bryan Cranston) and Lois (Jane Kaczmarek), they demand his presence for the party of his 40th wedding anniversary.
The return of the series has moved thousands of fans around the world, who want to know more about this middle -class dysfunctional family that dealt with the everyday and the presence of a brilliant child. However, the absence of Erik Per Sullivan as Dewey has left a bitterness and bittersweet flavor for some enthusiasts.
“How do Erik Per Sullivan will not be on the return of Malcolm in the Middle and will be replaced? Why do they have to ruin the things I want? The true fans of the series know that there will only be an original Dewey, “said one of the program’s fans through their social networks and caused dozens of interactions.
Despite complaints and claims, many have decided to respect Sullivan’s decision, because he wanted to get away from the performance Since December 2007 and continue with his life “quietly”, according to his statements. At present, Erik has a postgraduate degree in Victorian literaturewhich he got in November 2016.
Confirmed, Erik Per Sullivan will not return how Dewey for the return of Malcolm in the Middle 🥲 pic.twitter.com/wmoy8fxwpo
– Matias Reynoso (@matiasreynoso_) March 25, 2025