“None of these people are famous.” Ed O’Neill didn’t believe in the success of Modern Family, from the beginning he thought the TV series was doomed

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A straightforward pathway to achieving success lies in gathering an impressive ensemble of well-known actors for a movie or show. Well-recognized faces draw in audiences, facilitating the launch of fresh projects – particularly those not based on established intellectual properties.

In productions relying on less recognized talents, the hurdle is often higher because they need to establish their own identity before promoting actors to stardom. If a movie or series gains success, it can elevate its cast members, but initially, it must carve out a niche for itself, especially when neither established IP nor stars are present. This was the apprehension felt by Ed O’Neill during his first table read for Modern Family as he pondered who his co-stars would be in the television series.

As he surveyed the crowd, it dawned on him that he wasn’t acquainted with any of the faces present, a realization that instantaneously stirred his apprehension that Modern Family might be coming to an end.

I took a seat, glanced about, gave a friendly wave, and mused to myself, “I don’t recognize anyone here. There’s no one well-known among them.

When asked if he believed it would be his show on Ellen DeGeneres’ program, given his veteran comedian status, O Neill stated that he assumed it wouldn’t happen.

The actor from Married with Children didn’t experience the apprehensions he had, as the show Modern Family turned out to be highly successful and positively impacted the careers of its cast members. This demonstrates that even without a star-studded cast or established intellectual property, a production can flourish if it has a compelling concept, engaging script, and strong performances.

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2025-05-20 12:02