Actress was so frightened by Danny DeVito acting “weird and gross” on the set of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia that she never wanted to work with him again

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Actors frequently adopt distinct personas when they take on roles, which might not necessarily make them appealing or approachable. In fact, these characters can be so different from the actors themselves that it’s almost unrecognizable, as was the case with Danny DeVito during filming for It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. As Mary Elizabeth Ellis described, his character transformation saw him morph into a rather peculiar and off-putting individual.

Ellis collaborates with DeVito on “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” and after encountering him as Frank within the series, she hadn’t anticipated what was to come, which ultimately dampened her enthusiasm for performing alongside the renowned actor. She discussed her initial encounter with DeVito on the set of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” during an AMA on Reddit.

The reason it was unsettling was because I had never collaborated with Danny before, and he has a peculiar habit of slipping into character prior to the scene. This means he behaves in an unusual, even off-putting manner, similar to Frank’s antics, before the scene even begins. To be honest, I wasn’t expecting that kind of behavior, so my initial reaction was something along the lines of “What on earth is this person doing?” and a strong wish to avoid any future collaborations with them.

Initially, Mary Elizabeth Ellis was unaware of Danny DeVito’s working methods, which led to her puzzled response. Yet, it wasn’t long before she realized that the esteemed actor had already immersed himself in his character, a fact that accounted for his peculiar behavior.

Contrary to her first negative feelings about it, Ellis recalls her time working on the set of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” alongside DeVito particularly fondly, and this specific experience ranks among her most cherished memories.

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2025-05-19 15:02