Danny DeVito Nearly Sued Over ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ April Fools Prank
Hi, I’m Riley Carter — your guide through the chaos of celebrity culture and the occasional absurd prank. Let’s be real for a second: you don’t mess with Danny DeVito unless you’re ready to get pranked back tenfold.
In what can only be described as a meta-level April Fool’s Day stunt, Danny DeVito — the seasoned actor known for his iconic roles in *Taxi*, *Batman Returns*, and yes, *It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia* — was nearly pushed to legal action after a particularly brutal joke pulled by his co-stars on set. And honestly? It’s peak Hollywood chaos, delivered straight to your feed.
The incident reportedly went down during production of the long-running comedy series, which has become infamous for its cast’s off-screen antics almost as much as its morally bankrupt characters. According to The Hollywood Reporter, DeVito received a script one morning that he thought was legit — turns out, it was an elaborate ruse cooked up by Charlie Day, Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson, and Glenn Howerton.
The fake episode had DeVito’s character, Frank Reynolds, enduring a level of humiliation so extreme even by *Sunny* standards that the actor initially refused to shoot it. The climax? A scene where cops descend on Frank, beat him down with nightsticks, and deliver the punchline: “April Fool’s motherf—er.”
DeVito admitted he was furious enough to consider calling his lawyer, saying at one point, “I seriously was going to call my lawyer [and say], ‘Lawsuit, no way!’” But like any good showbiz veteran, he didn’t let the prank slide without retaliation.
Fast forward to some industry event — likely an FX Upfront presentation in Washington — and DeVito got his revenge. He conspired with hotel staff to deny the gang their rooms, instead forcing them into a single room with cots while he watched from a hidden closet, sipping tequila and waiting for the perfect moment to reveal himself.
“They were all in the room, and I was in a closet with a bottle of tequila and glasses watching them react,” DeVito recalled. “Rob [Mc] got on the phone. He was going to call the big shots, and then I came out of the closet. I had ’em good.”
It’s moments like these that remind us why *It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia* has endured for over 17 seasons — not just because of its dark humor and chaotic storytelling, but because the cast genuinely enjoys messing with each other. And DeVito, now 80, clearly still has the chops to keep up.
When asked about the possibility of Season 18 being the final season, DeVito remained diplomatic. “Well, as long as we have a good ending — I don’t know what the ending could be, they probably have one already figured out in their head,” he told THR. “It would be hard to let go, but if it’s right and the audience is happy with it, then I think it’s a good thing to do.”
So, what does this mean for fans? If the show does end soon, expect more behind-the-scenes shenanigans, potential lawsuits (or threats thereof), and plenty of tequila-fueled payback. Because with this crew, nothing’s off-limits — not even Danny DeVito.
Anyway, that’s the deal. Do with it what you will.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and The Hollywood Reporter, New York Post
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