Industry Apr 6, 2026
Malcolm in the Middle Revival Recasts Dewey Despite Original Actor's Offer
Original actor Erik Per Sullivan was offered "buckets of money" to return, per series star Jane Kaczmarek. Why Malcolm in the Middle Recast Dewey for its Hulu Revival Jo Vito
Originally published by
Consequence of Sound
The revival of "Malcolm in the Middle" will feature a new actor in the role of Dewey. Series star Jane Kaczmarek stated that the original actor, Erik Per Sullivan, was offered a substantial amount of money to reprise the character. Originally reported by Consequence of Sound.