‘Malcolm In The Middle’ recasts Dewey for reboot series
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The forthcoming revival of Malcolm In The Middle has recast the part of Dewey, after the previous actor Erik Per Sullivan became the only main cast member not to return.
Variety reports that Caleb Ellsworth-Clark, known for his work on TV show Fargo, will instead play the part of youngest of the family’s siblings. Frankie Muniz is returning in the title role, with Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek also coming back as parents Hal and Lois.
Ellsworth-Clark’s casting was announced along with Christopher Masterson and Justin Berfield, who are reprising the roles of Francis and Reese. Original Dewey actor Sullivan retired from acting in 2010, and according to Kaczmarek simply lost interest in the profession.
“He’s well, he’s very, very well…He did Malcolm for seven years, he started at seven, he ended at 14. He wasn’t interested in acting, at all” she said in an interview last year. “He goes to school at a very prestigious American university that he’s asked us all to be quiet about… I admire it because so many people think being in show business is the greatest thing in the world, it’s not for everyone”.
The original show ran for seven seasons between 2000-2006 and followed the story of genius Malcolm (Muniz), who struggles to relate to his chaotic brothers and parents. At its peak, the show was watched by 15million people and won seven Emmys during its history.
In December, it was reported that the sitcom was set to receive a new four-episode run under Disney+. A premiere date has yet to be announced, but Variety reports that shooting will commence in the coming weeks in Vancouver.
Malcolm is said to be a father in the show, confirmed by an official logline for the episodes that read: “Malcolm and his daughter are drawn into the family’s chaos when Hal and Lois demand his presence for their 40th wedding anniversary party”.
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