‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Revival: Christopher Masterson, Justin Berfield Returning; Dewey Recast With Caleb Ellsworth-Clark

 ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Revival: Christopher Masterson, Justin Berfield Returning; Dewey Recast With Caleb Ellsworth-Clark

The “Malcolm in the Middle” revival is bringing back some familiar faces and a few new ones — and making one major casting change.

Variety has learned that Christopher Masterson and Justin Berfield are returning for the Disney+ update of the classic sitcom, reprising the roles of Francis and Reese, respectively.

However, Erik Per Sullivan will officially not be returning as Dewey. Instead, Caleb Ellsworth-Clark (“Fargo,” “The Expanse”) will take over the role for the four-episode revival from Disney Branded Television.

In addition, Anthony Timpano (“Riverdale,” “Nancy Drew”), Vaughan Murrae (“Before I Change My Mind,” “The Way Home”), and Keeley Karsten (“The Fabelmans,” “Hunters”) will also star. Timpano will play Malcolm’s youngest brother, Jamie, while Murrae will play Malcolm’s youngest sibling, Kelly. Karsten will play Malcolm’s daughter, Leah.