‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Star Seen for First Time in 15 Years

Malcolm in the Middle star Erik Per Sullivan has made a rare public appearance after nearly two decades of staying out of the limelight.

The actor, who played the mischievous Dewey on the beloved sitcom from 2000-2006, was spotted in Boston on Wednesday, March 26, in photos obtained by Us Weekly. The 33-year-old was casually grabbing coffee, wearing a brown jacket, hat, and boots. This marks the first time he’s been seen in public since retiring from acting in 2010.

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Since wrapping up his time on the show, plus a role in the movie Twelve in 2010, Sullivan has shifted focus to academics, currently pursuing a graduate degree in Victorian literature, E! News revealed.

It was recently announced that in the upcoming Malcolm in the Middle revival on Disney+, Dewey will be played by Caleb Ellsworth-Clark. The show, which was announced in December 2024, will bring back stars like Frankie Muniz and Bryan Cranston, and will center around Hal and Lois’ 40th wedding anniversary. 

For those unfamiliar, the original show ran on Fox for seven seasons and followed the chaotic lives of the  Wilkerson family, highlighting the brilliant middle child, Malcolm (Muniz’s character).

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