‘Malcolm In The Middle’ Star Erik Per Sullivan Turned Down ‘Buckets Of Money’ to Return as Dewey in Series Revival, Says Jane Kaczmarek
Why it matters: The absence of Erik Per Sullivan impacts the nostalgic appeal and character continuity for fans of the 'Malcolm in the Middle' revival.
- Erik Per Sullivan turned down a significant financial offer to return as Dewey in the 'Malcolm in the Middle' revival, as reported by The Guardian and Deadline.
- Jane Kaczmarek, who played his on-screen mother, confirmed the show's attempts to entice Per Sullivan away from his studies at Harvard University.
- The 'Malcolm in the Middle' revival will proceed without one of its original key cast members, despite efforts to secure his return.
Despite being offered "buckets of money," former child star Erik Per Sullivan has declined to reprise his role as Dewey in the upcoming 'Malcolm in the Middle' revival, prioritizing his studies at Harvard University. This news, confirmed by co-star Jane Kaczmarek, highlights the show's efforts to bring back its original cast members.
