Instagram/Erik Per Sullivan & Jane Celebrity Dewey won't return for the Malcolm in the Middle reboot. Erik Per Sullivan chose academia over "buckets of money" to study Dickens. The role has been recast. April 12, 2026 AceShowbiz - Erik Per Sullivan, known for his role as Dewey in Malcolm in the Middle, will not be returning for the upcoming reboot Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair. Despite the production offering him significant financial incentives, Sullivan chose to step away from acting and pursue academic interests instead.