David Cross has found a new clan to terrorize.

Arrested Development‘s erstwhile Tobias Funke has landed a recurring role on ABC’s Modern Family, TVLine has confirmed.

He’ll play a city councilman who goes toe-to-toe with Claire (Julie Bowen) during the show’s upcoming third season, per The Hollywood Reporter, which first broke the news.

Cross’ most recent TV gig was a recurring role Fox’s short-lived Running Wilde.

Modern Family returns on Wednesday, Sept. 21.