‘It Is Costing Me My Career’: When Jesse Tyler Ferguson Recalled His USD 2000 Sneeze and Vocal Injury That Disrupted Modern Family Filming

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As an ardent fan of Modern Family and particularly enamored with Jesse Tyler Ferguson‘s portrayal of Mitchell Pritchet, I find his recent revelation about the vocal injury incident during Season 5 both intriguing and heartwarming. It’s fascinating to learn about the behind-the-scenes challenges that our beloved actors face, and how they manage to bring their characters to life despite such setbacks.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, known for playing Mitchell Pritchet on Modern Family, recently divulged an incident that occurred during filming in Season 5 which significantly affected his character. In the episode “Dinner’s On Me,” he revealed that a vocal injury forced him to record all his lines for the entire season instead of speaking them live.

In a twist of unfortunate events, I found myself grappling with an injury caused by an attempt to suppress a sneeze on set, leading to a vocal cord hemorrhage. My doctor promptly prescribed a 10-day period of vocal rest, but the timing couldn’t have been more inconvenient, as our show was in the midst of production. I remember thinking, “You don’t grasp the gravity of this situation; if I comply, it could mean jeopardizing my career.” The frustration was palpable, and I can still recall the burning sensation behind my eyes as tears threatened to spill over.

Afterwards, the actor disclosed that the Modern Family crew was incredibly supportive during this period. The producers granted him time to rest his voice, but the episode had to be shot without Ferguson’s actual voice. Upon recovery, he went back to the studio to record all his lines again, however, the outcome was far from satisfactory. “Later, I spoke my lines into a microphone. It was dreadful,” he admitted. “I seem like a ventriloquist is controlling my voice. I don’t look like I’m actually talking.

It was clear that Ferguson was upset when he spoke about how the event impacted not only his own work but also the overall output. In spite of the difficulties, he found a way to persevere, offering a humorous take on the surprising outcomes of his vocal problem.

The episode under discussion is Modern Family Season 5’s “ClosetCon ’13,” where Mitchell travels to Cam’s farm family and humorously dubbed a certain event as a “USD 2,000 sneeze” due to the large medical bill it incurred. Regardless of its awkwardness, this incident is one that stands out among the many memorable moments from the beloved sitcom.

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2024-11-17 17:07