Come and chat to Modern Family star Eric Stonestreet, Wednesday 8 June, 12.15 - 1pm

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Call out to all Modern Family fans! We’re thrilled to announce that MF star Eric Stonestreet (Cam Tucker) is joining us LIVE for a webchat on Wednesday lunchtime (8 June between 12.15 and 1pm). Eric is universally loved for playing the flamboyant dad and partner of Mitchell in Modern Family, which has now run into 7 seasons. Eric will soon be on screen in his first animation animation as Duke the mongrel in The Secret Life of Pets.

Join Eric for a chat and to put your questions to him at 12.15 on Wednesday and if you’re unable to log on at that time, do post your Qs in advance to Eric on this thread.

More about The Secret Life of Pets
Hitting cinemas on the 24th June and from the humans behind the much loved Despicable Me and Minions films, The Secret Life of Pets shows us what our pets might get up to when we leave them to their own devices. For one bustling Manhattan apartment building, the real day starts after the folks on two legs leave for work and school. That’s when the pets of every stripe, fur and feather begin their own nine-to-five routine: hanging out with each other, trading humiliating stories about their owners, or auditioning adorable looks to get better snacks. for a sneak preview.

DH & I love Modern Family & we all can't wait to see The Secret Life of Pets! Cam is my favourite character (no prizes for guessing DHs)
I'm rubbish at intelligent questions, but I would love to know how like Cam you are in real life (I'm aware you're not gay) - are you as flamboyant & dramatic as he is? Also, how do you find the differences between voice work and on screen work?
Thank you for coming to MN.

I have no questions, sorry, but I just wanted to say I LOVE you in modern family!
Cam & Mitch are my favourite characters

No questions either but I bloody love Modern Family and switch every episode to who is my favourite. It's usually Mitch and Cam but I am loving Phil and Gloria lately.

Phil???? Jay, am soo embarrassed. It's my favourite programme ever. Good lord. (Do love Phil and Gloria tho)

I'm an adoptive mum. Deciding to adopt was one of the hardest, scariest decisions we've ever made. Weirdly Mitch, Cam and Lily helped us make it.

As it turned out it was the best thing ever, so a huge massive thank you from us.

I love Modern Family, and my daughter loves watching Ellen scaring you!

Do you often find that people assume you are just like and agree with the views of the characters you portray? And do you find it easy enough to correct them?

Thanks, and thanks for making me laugh on a ridiculously regular basis!

Tort

I think you are fantastic in modern family, it's such a well written show!
How hard is it to keep a straight face in a scene? I imagine it must be very difficult!

Did you really used to be a clown?

I'm another massive fan - I couldn't begin to pick out a favourite character. It's just perfectly done.

Is the Aubrey, the actress of Lily, becoming more like Lily the more she plays the role? Or is Lily the way she is because that's what Aubrey's like? I do love her - she'll go far.

I don't know why I've written "the Aubrey" there. I'm sure there's more than one Aubrey.

I love Modern Family, it's one of my favourite shows, I could watch repeats all day long. Cam and Mitch's wedding double episode is my go-to feel good TV show.

My question was the same as Hassled about Lily/Aubrey. She's brilliant.

Two questions love modern family do you think the two of you would adopt another child or is Lilly happy being an only child

Also

Do you have any pets in real life and if not what would you like as a pet and why.

Hello! I love Modern Family so much - and all of the characters are so brilliantly portrayed.

I saw that you based Cam around your mum (which makes me roar every time I think of it) How does she feel about that?

I love Modern Family!

The film sounds good too. Like a pet version of toy story!

My question is what animal is your spirit animal?

We love Modern Family.

What has been your favourite MF moment?

Cam is my favourite character! So many good moments with cam in it.

Question from DS (12) who is a massive fan (we have the box-set on a permanent loop I think): who is the funniest person on the set of Modern family?

My question is how did the gay community react to the characters of Cam and Mitch?

We love Modern Family in this house. Cameron is my favourite character, I think he is the funniest, especially when he gets all high and squeally. I'd have loved for Cam and Mitchell to have adopted another child.

My question, whomis your favourite character on MF, apart from yourself of course.

Ooh I have a question! Where did you get that hilarious face where you blow out your nostrils and tilt your head when you're indignant?! It is very mumsnet!

Love the show, but you and Mitch should have a spin off (but make lots more series' first!)

My user name might give away (one of) my favourite characters, but they are all brilliant.

We love the show in this house, even take it on holiday to watch on the laptop once kids are in bed.

The characters are all so utterly believable. How long does it take to learn and film an episode?

Cam is a fantastic character who has caused the most disruptions to filming, the adults or the children? (I have my suspicions)

No questions just thank you for brilliant performance. My kids and I love mf and it provides a wonderful escape from rough and tumble of life!

Love love love the show and especially you! I wondered if there was any improv in the show or if it was all very closely written. Either way, it is genius. Thank you!

I'm also a huge fan and never get sick of watching re runs.

So after watching the trailer for The Secret Life of Pets I'm now worried that I'm stifling my Labradors inner Thrash God by working from home all day. Do you advise I give him at least an hour alone time regularly to avoid 'issues' later in life?