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September 2, 2011 11:53 AM PST

Modern Family Adopts Arrested's David Cross

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Michael Ausiello Michael Ausiello

David Cross has found a new clan to terrorize.

Arrested Development‘s erstwhile Tobias Funke has landed a recurring role on ABC’s Modern Family, TVLine has confirmed.

He’ll play a city councilman who goes toe-to-toe with Claire (Julie Bowen) during the show’s upcoming third season, per The Hollywood Reporter, which first broke the news.

Cross’ most recent TV gig was a recurring role Fox’s short-lived Running Wilde.

Modern Family returns on Wednesday, Sept. 21.



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Comments (16)

  • This is enough for me to start watching the show. I’ve heard great things and know I’ve been missing out, but this is the last straw, I’m gonna watch the first two seasons very soon now.

    Comment by Joe – September 2, 2011 11:55 AM PST  Reply To This Post

  • You mention the failed Running Wilde, but not The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret, in which he was the star??
    I thought better of you, ya big Aushole

    Comment by T – September 2, 2011 12:00 PM PST  Reply To This Post

    • That is hardly a reason to curse.

      Comment by ana muller – September 2, 2011 02:49 PM PST  Reply To This Post

  • I can’t believe this. THE DAY has finally come. The day Modern Family meets Arrested Development. And Julie interacting with David? This is going to be comedy heaven. especially since she’s said her favorite TV family is the Arrested Development one. Can’t wait, it’s going to be epic.
    Report

    Comment by caro – September 2, 2011 12:18 PM PST  Reply To This Post

    • Uh, Judy Greer (Kitty) was Phil’s ex-flame in S1. I love Arrested Development, but he’s not the first actor from the show to make it to Modern Family.

      That said, I think he’ll be great!

      Comment by E – September 2, 2011 05:31 PM PST  Reply To This Post

  • Ugh. Please don’t ruin what is one of the best shows on TV with David Cross. He’s a one-note. Plays the same annoying, tired character on everything he’s on.

    Comment by jumping the shark – September 2, 2011 12:22 PM PST  Reply To This Post

    • I have to agree, I’m disappointed in this casting. Although, the reason is more of a personal dislike for him.

      Comment by whatevs – September 2, 2011 04:38 PM PST  Reply To This Post

  • The problem I have with the Cross casting is that it immediately pulls me out of the reality of the show; I’ll be thinking: Hey! There’s David Cross.

    Comment by Adam L. – September 2, 2011 01:18 PM PST  Reply To This Post

  • Horrible casting. I swear, this guy’s on my “most hated” list. Just totally one-note, unfunny but yet completely full of himself. Ugh!

    Comment by abc123 – September 2, 2011 01:56 PM PST  Reply To This Post

  • Amazing news. David Cross is one of the funniest gents out there. Admittedly, I’m more looking forward to any inevitable interaction between him and Ty Burrell, but I’m sure he and Julie will do great stuff too.

    Comment by DL – September 2, 2011 03:10 PM PST  Reply To This Post

  • Best casting news ever. Love the show and Cross is my favorite comedian.

    Comment by Casto – September 2, 2011 03:10 PM PST  Reply To This Post

  • This is such great news! I hope David Cross’ character gets to interact with the rest of the cast also.

    Comment by lacey – September 2, 2011 03:42 PM PST  Reply To This Post

  • I’m so excited I blue myself!

    Comment by DrSpaceman – September 2, 2011 06:51 PM PST  Reply To This Post

    • hahaha!

      I CANNOT wait to see him on MF.

      Comment by courtney – September 2, 2011 09:05 PM PST  Reply To This Post

  • Ummm, Running Wilde may have been Cross’ last network show, but his last show to debut was ‘The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret’ which airs on IFC and was given a second season. Was also created by Cross as well. I know more viewers will have seen ‘Running Wilde’ but let’s give some props to this amazing small show!

    Comment by Adam Cooper – September 3, 2011 03:50 PM PST  Reply To This Post

  • This Cross is some kind a something. Boy this Cross is all anybody is talking about.

    I am so sick and tired about hearing how brilliant this Cross is. OVERRATED.

    Comment by Mitch – September 4, 2011 08:33 PM PST  Reply To This Post

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