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Malcolm in the Middle Returns, Dewey Recast, Streams Hulu/Disney+

4/30/2026

Summary

Malcolm Reunites

Hulu and Disney+ launched “Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair,” reuniting the cast.
The series recasts Dewey with Caleb Ellsworth-Clark.
Justin Berfield said on the podcast that Erik Per Sullivan declined four or five invitations to return, regretting paparazzi photos.
The revival follows Malcolm (Frankie Muniz) and daughter drawn into chaos when Hal and Lois demand his presence for their 40th wedding anniversary party, adding Leah, Kelly and Tristan.

Summary

Sullivan Rejects

Producers offered Erik Per Sullivan “buckets of money” to reprise Dewey, but he refused.
Sullivan is enrolled in a Harvard master’s program focusing on Charles Dickens.
Justin Berfield talked about the refusal on the Howie Does Stuff podcast aired April 28.
The story has sparked fan debate about privacy and pressures on former child actors.

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Malcolm Reunites

Hulu and Disney+ launched “Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair,” reuniting the cast.
The series recasts Dewey with Caleb Ellsworth-Clark.
Justin Berfield said on the podcast that Erik Per Sullivan declined four or five invitations to return, regretting paparazzi photos.
The revival follows Malcolm (Frankie Muniz) and daughter drawn into chaos when Hal and Lois demand his presence for their 40th wedding anniversary party, adding Leah, Kelly and Tristan.

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