Erik Sullivan chooses academics over Malcolm reunion while the cast returns to Disney+

DEWEY SAYS NO TO MALCOLM REVIVAL

Erik Sullivan trades acting for academics as Harvard beckons.

The former child star politely declined Bryan Cranston’s invitation to join the highly anticipated Malcolm in the Middle reboot.

While the rest of the TV family reunites after nearly two decades, Sullivan focuses on his master’s degree instead of returning to Hollywood.

BITTERSWEET REUNION

The revival brings together almost all original cast members. Cranston shared his excitement on the Fly on the Wall podcast with Dana Carvey and David Spade.

He marveled at how his TV sons have grown up and now have children of their own.

The actor revealed Sullivan’s surprising but firm refusal to reprise his role as the quirky Dewey.

HARVARD OVER HOLLYWOOD

Sullivan’s life took a dramatically different turn after the show.

Unlike his castmates who stayed in entertainment, he chose academia.

“He’s really, really smart,” Cranston explained about Sullivan’s current Harvard studies.

The young scholar hasn’t acted since childhood and shows zero interest in returning to the screen.

PERSISTENCE PAYS OFF

Cranston championed the revival for over a decade. The beloved sitcom that ran from 2000 to 2006 made stars of its cast and won seven Emmys.

Fans have long demanded more from the dysfunctional family.

After years of persuasion, creator Linwood Boomer finally caved with a fresh concept for Disney+.

NEW FACES, FAMILIAR ROLES

Wynonna Earp’s Caleb Ellsworth-Clark steps in as Dewey.

Original brothers Frankie Muniz, Christopher Masterson and Justin Berfield return as Malcolm, Francis and Reese.

Despite Muniz now believing Malcolm was “the worst character,” his April photo with Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek sparked massive fan excitement for the upcoming revival.