Matt LeBlanc rejected a golden opportunity.
Back in 2009, the former Friends star was offered the lead role in Modern Family. Eventually, Ty Burell took the part of Phil Dunphy.
LeBlanc admitted to USA Today, (quote) “I remember thinking, 'I'm not the guy for this. I know what I can do, I know what I can't do. Plus, I'm having too much fun laying on the couch.'”
Ty Burell now earns nearly one million dollars per episode of Modern Family. Plus, he’s been honored with two outstanding supporting actor Emmy Awards.