Malcolm in the Middle star seen for first time in nearly 20 years
Erik Per Sullivan, known for his role as Dewey in Malcolm in the Middle, has been photographed by the paparazzi for the first time since leaving Hollywood 18 years ago.
Sullivan will not be part of the upcoming Malcolm in the Middle reboot on Disney+. He is the only main cast member not to return.
He left acting to pursue higher education, and is currently studying Victorian literature at a prestigious university.
The reboot will span four episodes, but no release date has yet been announced.
It will centre around Malcolm and his daughter attending Hal and Lois's 40th wedding anniversary.
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