Transgender Child Actor Jackson Millarker To Guest on "Modern Family" - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 09-26-2016, 08:19 PM

"Modern Family" Casts Transgender Child Actor
by Denise Petski
September 26, 2016

"Modern Family", a show that has never been shy about breaking down barriers, is doing it again. For the first time, the series has cast an openly transgender child actor.

Eight-year-old actor Jackson Millarker will appear in Wednesday’s episode as Lily’s friend Tom. Lily, of course. is the daughter of same-sex couple Cam (Eric Stonestreet) and Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson). In the episode titled “A Stereotypical Day”, Lily invites Tom over for a play date.

A partial synopsis by ABC of the episode reveals that the scenes with Millarker focus on acceptance.

From the synopsis: “Cam and Mitchell have always felt they were the most open, non-judgmental and supportive parents. However, when they overhear Lily insulting her new friend, they have to take a quick look in the mirror before they teach her a lesson about acceptance.”

http://deadline.com/2016/09/modern-f...or-1201826579/

Mace Dolex · 09-30-2016, 01:58 PM

Oh I didn't know this, I saw the episode and didn't think much of it since Modern Family is great when tackling current topics that I thought this was just one of the many great gags the show does.

09-26-2016, 08:19 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,136	Transgender Child Actor Jackson Millarker To Guest on "Modern Family" *"Modern Family" Casts Transgender Child Actor* by Denise Petski September 26, 2016 "Modern Family", a show that has never been shy about breaking down barriers, is doing it again. For the first time, the series has cast an openly transgender child actor. Eight-year-old actor Jackson Millarker will appear in Wednesday’s episode as Lily’s friend Tom. Lily, of course. is the daughter of same-sex couple Cam (Eric Stonestreet) and Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson). In the episode titled “A Stereotypical Day”, Lily invites Tom over for a play date. A partial synopsis by ABC of the episode reveals that the scenes with Millarker focus on acceptance. From the synopsis: “Cam and Mitchell have always felt they were the most open, non-judgmental and supportive parents. However, when they overhear Lily insulting her new friend, they have to take a quick look in the mirror before they teach her a lesson about acceptance.” http://deadline.com/2016/09/modern-f...or-1201826579/ Attached Images

09-30-2016, 01:58 PM	#2
Mace Dolex Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 12, 2013 Posts: 2,669	Oh I didn't know this, I saw the episode and didn't think much of it since Modern Family is great when tackling current topics that I thought this was just one of the many great gags the show does.