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Jesse Tyler Ferguson Hopes for Fresh Roles Post-Modern Family

3/5/2026

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson, actor and co-star on Modern Family, said he is eager for new opportunities after the show ended, but pandemic restrictions affected his plans.
He reflected on a potential spinoff with Eric Stonestreet, co-star on Modern Family, stating he wanted to explore different roles.
Stonestreet expressed disappointment that the spinoff did not move forward and felt they were seen as "old guys" unworthy of continuation.

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson, actor and co-star on Modern Family, said he is eager for new opportunities after the show ended, but pandemic restrictions affected his plans.
He reflected on a potential spinoff with Eric Stonestreet, co-star on Modern Family, stating he wanted to explore different roles.
Stonestreet expressed disappointment that the spinoff did not move forward and felt they were seen as "old guys" unworthy of continuation.