‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Star Says Castmate Refused ‘Buckets of Money’ to Return
The Daily Beast • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Erik Per Sullivan, who played Dewey in the original "Malcolm in the Middle," declined a lucrative offer to reprise his role in the Hulu revival, choosing instead to continue his master's studies at Harvard University.
- Jane Kaczmarek, returning as Lois, confirmed Per Sullivan's decision, praising his academic dedication and noting the substantial financial offer he turned down.
- The role of Dewey in the reboot is now played by Caleb Ellsworth-Clark, marking his first major leading role in the series.
- Bryan Cranston shared that Per Sullivan has not acted since childhood and prefers his academic pursuits over returning to acting.
- The four-episode Hulu revival, titled "Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair," will premiere on April 10 and features the family without Malcolm, who is now 40 and estranged from his family.
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