Malcolm in the Middle's Hal actor Bryan Cranston reveals that the OG Dewey actor was asked to return for the sequel series, but they politely declined

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Yes. No. Maybe. I don't know. Can you repeat the question? No, not the lyrics to Malcolm in the Middle title song 'Boss of Me' by They Might Be Giants', but all potential responses from OG Dewey actor Erik Per Sullivan when asked by fellow cast member Bryan Cranston whether he would return for the Malcolm in the Middle sequel.

Unfortunately for long-time fans of the hit sitcom, Sullivan decided against making a comeback as the second-youngest member of the Wilkerson clan – but for good reason.