Could you imagine Modern Family with Craig T Nelson instead of Ed O’Neill? Well that could’ve been the case if the Poltergeist actor was offered the money amount he thinks he is worth.
Did you turn it down because you had ‘Parenthood’?†Billy asked Craig of the “Modern Family†role.
“No,†the star replied.
“Why did you turn it down?†Billy followed.
“Money,†Craig revealed.
“More money on ‘Parenthood’?†Kit inquired.
“Uh huh,†the actor said with a smile.
“I’m old enough to say it, I guess. That was it,†Craig said of the money offered. “I really wanted to do ‘Modern Family’ and I really liked the script and I liked the people. I just said, ‘You know what? I’ve been doing this too long.’ We’re in the middle of a cutback here, ladies and gentlemen, in Hollywood and salaries have gone way, way down.
“I just felt disrespected to tell you the truth,†he added.
He then went on to say he is happy he is working on Parenthood instead. So let me get this right, he is happy turned down the Emmy winning show to be on a show that no one watches? Yeah that makes sense.
Can I tell you I am so glad that he is under the grand illusion that he is worth more than Ed O’Neill because if he were the star of MF I would never have watched the show. I just don’t find him likable unlike the Married…with Children star who I absolutely love.
