“Modern Family” star Ty Burrell has inked a deal with 20th Century Fox TV to go behind-the-scenes to write and create “single-camera comedy” inspired by his childhood.
Deadline reports Burrell and his brother Duncan are working on the show together, and it will likely air on ABC, even if though a pilot hasn’t bee given the “greenlight” by the network.
"We love Ty as a performer, of course, but he’s also demonstrated a real talent for developing," Jonnie Davis, 20th Century Fox TV's president of creative affairs, said in a statement. “We did a project with him two seasons ago, and although it didn’t ultimately go to pilot, it was quite special — very specific and unusual. This deal is about deepening our relationship with this deservedly award-winning actor and tapping into a comedic community we want to access."
Burrell has also tapped his friends to help create the comedy series. Before the Emmy-winning actor got into show business, Burrell saw himself working behind the camera.
“Someday I’d like to grow up to be a writer-producer full time,” he said. “So I’m thrilled to be in business with Fox and to be writing and looking for material with my old pals, and UCB members, Johnny Meeks, Joel Spence and Mel Cowan, as well as my brother, Duncan Burrell. Aside from my brother, they’re all just so gorgeous.”
You can watch Burrell as the beloved Phil Dunphy on ABC's "Modern Family" on Wednesday nights at 9 p.m.
