Major things are happenings on Modern Family. Co-creator Christopher Lloyd told EW a significant character will leave the ABC TV show during its upcoming 10th season.
The hit sitcom revolves around three Los Angeles families who are interrelated through Jay Pritchett (Ed O’Neill) and his adult children, Claire Dunphy (Julie Bowen) and Mitchell Pritchett (Jesse Tyler Ferguson). The cast also includes Sofía Vergara, Ty Burrell, Eric Stonestreet, Sarah Hyland, Ariel Winter, Nolan Gould, Rico Rodriguez, Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, Jeremy Maguire.
In the interview, Lloyd revealed a major character will die during Modern Family‘s 10th season:
We’re handling some bigger life events in this season. We do deal with a death, which is certainly a topic that families have to deal with, and on television, it’s not easy to do because that’s a heavy subject. But at the same time, it would seem unusual for a family not to go through it.”
Of course, Lloyd would not say who the character in question is, so fans will have to find out when the new season premieres on ABC on September 26th at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
What do you think? Do you watch Modern Family? Which character do you think will die?
The network said a major character would exit the show so that would have to be one of the 11 regulars is my guess (not including Joe). This same site also said the network is in negotiations for a possible 11th season so it will be interesting to see the ratings for that season without one of the main characters. And it better not be Jay! I think Jay makes the show.
I want it to be dede, frank or pam. I’m sorry but the main characters can’t die!
I like the response of Stella! However, what about one of the Dunphy children? They are all young adults now & tragedy can occur at any age. I like all these actors & the parts they play so it will be interesting to see how this goes down.
Fred Williard or Shelley Long, more likely Willard.
JAY dies
I’m thinking it’s Stella. Seems like an obvious twist without having to change the show too much. You can always get another Frenchie.
Shelly Long’s character. After all, her career died when she decided to leave Cheers.
I think people love Modern Family because it is a comedy.I know I need a break from real life to laugh.I don’t need a comedy tv show to tell me about tragedies in every day life. Give me a break for a half hour.
Jay’s Dad
Jay will probably die
I hope not, I like Ed O’Neill, but he does seem the most logical choice. But who knows until the premiere?