As a longtime admirer of Judy Greer’s exceptional acting skills and versatile roles, I can’t help but feel a tinge of nostalgia upon learning about her near-miss on the iconic role of Claire Dunphy in “Modern Family.” While it’s hard to imagine anyone else embodying Claire as brilliantly as Julie Bowen did, Greer’s decision not to audition for the part due to concerns about being typecast was a testament to her foresight and determination.
It’s tough to picture anyone other than Julie Bowen as Claire Dunphy from Modern Family, yet Judy Greer nearly landed the part. The accomplished character actress and veteran of Arrested Development has disclosed that she was invited to try out for the role of Claire in the popular ABC sitcom, but she declined due to a particular reason.
In the popular sitcom Modern Family, Claire Dunphy was the family’s loving matriarch, taking care of her goofy husband Phil (Ty Burell) and their children Haley (Sarah Hyland), Alex (Ariel Winter), and Luke (Nolan Gould). Over time, Bowen has become strongly associated with this role. However, during a chat on the Dinner’s On Me podcast, hosted by fellow Modern Family cast member Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Judy Greer shared that she was offered the chance to audition for the part of Claire. Ultimately, Greer declined because of worries about being pigeonholed into mother roles – a concern that seems relevant given Greer’s past experiences with similar characterizations. Greer elaborated on her decision by saying, “In a movie, people might see it and then forget. In a TV show, you’re just a mom – that’s all they remember.
Greer continued:
Initially, I hesitated and said to myself, “I’m leaning towards not trying out for the role.” I was deeply conflicted about it, but in the end, I chose not to proceed. Who can tell if I would have been chosen? In the end, I found myself questioning, “Am I ready to be ‘America’s mom’ just yet?
During the years from 2009 to 2020, “Modern Family” was on air. During this period, Judy Greer made appearances in several films such as “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,” “Tomorrowland,” “Jurassic World,” and “Ant-Man.” However, she is most recognized for her television work, where she played a recurring role in “Arrested Development” and made guest appearances on shows like “The Big Bang Theory,” “How I Met Your Mother,” “BoJack Horseman,” and even an episode of “Modern Family.” Greer further added:
It seemed so restrictive, given my existing activities. Essentially, I thought, “I adore exploring different parts of the world, I enjoy making films, I love visiting various locations, and I appreciate meeting a diverse group of individuals.
A ‘Modern Family’ Reunion Has Been Rumored
These days, it seems that as soon as a series ends, fans are quickly craving a revival, reunion, or remake (the three common requests). Modern Family, like many others, is no exception. After the series finale in 2020, fans were yearning for more than just the “limited” 11 seasons they received. Since the show’s conclusion, members of the Modern Family cast have frequently gathered, sharing photos from dinners and hangouts on social media.
However, have some of them resumed their roles on camera? To some extent, yes. Bowen, Burrell, Ferguson, and Eric Stonestreet portrayed their characters in a series of ads for Whatsapp. Yet, this was not the full-fledged reunion that fans had anticipated.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, some well-known sitcoms held virtual get-togethers. For instance, the cast of “Community,” including Pedro Pascal, gathered online for a table read of one of the show’s most beloved episodes via Zoom. Meanwhile, the actors from “Parks and Recreation” produced a special episode set during COVID-19, where they portrayed their characters chatting while on lockdown over Zoom.
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2024-12-03 20:32