Apr 11, 2026 11:56am PT

‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Revival Star Caleb Ellsworth-Clark Feared Fans Would Be ‘Disappointed’ He Was Taking Over Dewey Role: ‘Didn’t Want to F— That Up’

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Caleb Ellsworth-Clark knew stepping into the role of Dewey in the “Malcolm in the Middle” revival came with pressure — especially for a character so closely associated with Erik Per Sullivan.

In the Hulu revival, “Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair,” Ellsworth-Clark joins a returning ensemble that includes Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek, alongside Christopher Masterson and Justin Berfield. But taking on Dewey — one of the original series’ most beloved characters — came with a distinct sense of responsibility.

‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Revival Star Caleb Ellsworth-Clark Feared Fans Would Be 'Disappointed' He Was Taking Over Dewey Role: 'Didn’t Want to F— That Up'