“I was being disrespected by ABC”: ‘Modern Family’ Was Nearly a Disaster Before It Began When the Studio Was Dead Against Casting Ty Burrell
Following its premiere in 2009, the sitcom quickly became a fan favorite, blending humor and emotion while exploring family dynamics over its 11-season run.
Ty Burrell in Modern Family | Credit: ABC
One of the most beloved characters in the series is Phil Dunphy, who is known for being the fun and goofy dad in Modern Family. However, the actor Ty Burrell almost missed out on landing his iconic role. The show came close to facing a major setback, as the network was initially opposed to casting the Emmy-winning actor in the remarkable role.
Ty Burrell opened up about his initial struggle to land the role of Phil Dunphy in Modern Family
The Modern Family creators Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan have opened up about how they specifically wrote the character of Phil Dunphy for Ty Burrell, an actor they deeply admired.
However, despite their enthusiasm, the network was not impressed with Burrell’s resume.
Ty Burrell in Modern Family | Credit: ABC
One of the most beloved characters in the series is Phil Dunphy, who is known for being the fun and goofy dad in Modern Family. However, the actor Ty Burrell almost missed out on landing his iconic role. The show came close to facing a major setback, as the network was initially opposed to casting the Emmy-winning actor in the remarkable role.
Ty Burrell opened up about his initial struggle to land the role of Phil Dunphy in Modern Family
The Modern Family creators Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan have opened up about how they specifically wrote the character of Phil Dunphy for Ty Burrell, an actor they deeply admired.
However, despite their enthusiasm, the network was not impressed with Burrell’s resume.
- 1/27/2025
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
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