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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Shahana Yasmin

Why Jesse Tyler Ferguson was against ‘Modern Family’ spinoff

  • Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who played Mitchell Pritchett in Modern Family, revealed he was not enthusiastic about a potential spin-off focusing on his character and Cameron Tucker.
  • Ferguson expressed a desire to pursue other acting opportunities after spending 11 seasons on the popular sitcom.
  • The proposed spin-off would have followed Mitch and Cam's lives in Missouri, where Cameron Tucker's character grew up.
  • Despite a ”very good” script written by co-creator Christopher Lloyd, the spin-off was ultimately rejected by the network, a decision Eric Stonestreet (Cameron Tucker) found “hurtful”.
  • Fans and other cast members, including Stonestreet and Ed O'Neill, have expressed interest in a Modern Family reunion or Christmas special.

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