Modern Familystar Jesse Tyler Ferguson has confirmed that a spinoff script for the beloved sitcom does in fact exist. The hitABCcomedy series ran for eleven consecutive seasons before finally coming to a close in 2020. Throughout its impressive duration on primetime television,Modern Familymanaged to accumulate 22 Emmy Awards out of a total of 75 nominations and a Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series (Musical or Comedy) in 2011.
ABC’sModern Familysucceeded way before streaming platforms and binging was an option. Fans didn’t have the luxury of watching the series on their own time - the material and cast had to be good enough to keep them tuning in weekly. The earlier seasons ofModern Familywere praised by critics and viewers alike. Unfortunately, their reviews started to see a slight decrease regarding the later seasons, which is extremely common when it comes tositcoms likeModern Family, where they end up producing more content despite the fact that their expiration date may be up.
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The hit series starredEd O’Neill and Sofia Vergaraas Jay and his wife Gloria, respectively, and Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell as Claire and Phil - Jay’s children from his previous marriage. Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet are featured as Mitchell and Cameron, fathers to their young adopted daughter, Lily. Now, in a recentEntertainment Tonightinterview, Ferguson revealed that a script for a spinoff to the successful series does exist somewhere out there in the world. He shared, “The script’s out there, and it’s very good. So, you know, who knows? If someone wants to produce it, maybe.”
Modern Family’s passionate and enthusiastic fan base has remained loyal even two years after the series finale. Show creators Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan presented a representation of American families within modern-day society, whether it be same-sex, nuclear, or blended. Not only didModern Familyshowcase various types of families still honouring and loving one another despite their differences, but it normalized it by the very nature of portraying it on screen. The series creators are also known for crafting one of the most hilarious, contagiously funny scripts to date with an impeccable, star-studded cast to match.Modern Familyachieves this level of comedic timing by utilizing the mockumentary style that many other popular TV shows such asThe OfficeandParks and Recreationare known for.
It’s quite shocking to hear that a spinoff script that is also quite good, according to Ferguson’s standards, is just collecting dust somewhere and hasn’t been seriously considered yet. However, fans should be a bit relieved to know that a spinoff happening at some point in the future is a real possibility, and if it does ever get picked up, Ferguson seems as though he would be more than interested in reprising his role.
