‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Star Justin Berfield Tells Paparazzi to Leave Dewey Actor Eric Per Sullivan Alone After He Turned Down the Reboot: ‘I Actually Feel Bad’
Justin Berfield, who played Reese in 'Malcolm in the Middle,' expressed sympathy for former co-star Eric Per Sullivan after paparazzi targeted him following the show's reboot. Sullivan, who portrayed Dewey, declined multiple offers to rejoin the revival, choosing to remain out of the public eye. Berfield criticized the media attention, emphasizing Sullivan's desire to stay away from Hollywood. The reboot continues without him, with Caleb Ellsworth-Clark taking over the role.
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Home TV News Apr 28, 2026 9:22pm PT ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Star Justin Berfield Tells Paparazzi to Leave Dewey Actor Eric Per Sullivan Alone After He Turned Down the Reboot: ‘I Actually Feel Bad’ By Jack Dunn Plus Icon Jack Dunn Latest Stephen Colbert Says He Made ‘The Late Show’ More Political After His Producer Told Him ‘That’s the Part the Audience Wants to See’ 2 hours ago Roger Sweet, Creator of He-Man, Dies at 91 3 hours ago Lisa Kudrow Says the ‘Friends’ Writers Were ‘Mostly Men’ Who Stayed ‘Up Late Discussing Their Sexual Fantasies’ About Her Female Co-Stars 1 day ago See All 20th Century/Everett Collection “Malcolm in the Middle” star Justin Berfield, who plays Malcolm’s older brother Reese, told the “Howie Mandel Does Stuff” podcast that he feels bad that his former co-star,…
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