'Malcolm' Star Justin Berfield Says Leave Eric Per Sullivan Alone
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Justin Berfield, who played Reese on "Malcolm in the Middle," expressed sympathy for Erik Per Sullivan, who chose not to return as Dewey in the recent series revival despite multiple requests.
- Berfield noted that Sullivan wanted to stay out of the public eye and felt bad seeing paparazzi photos of him following the revival's release.
- Erik Per Sullivan was the only original cast member not to reprise his role, with Caleb Ellsworth-Clark stepping in as Dewey.
- Jane Kaczmarek revealed that Sullivan declined a substantial financial offer to return, focusing instead on his studies, including Dickens literature.
- The "Malcolm in the Middle" revival features an adult Malcolm with a family, reuniting with his parents for their 40th anniversary, and is available to stream on Hulu.
