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Elizabeth Banks returns to Modern Family as she films scenes with Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet aboard a luxury yacht

Published: 04:05 EST, 14 December 2016 | Updated: 05:09 EST, 14 December 2016

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Elizabeth Banks enjoyed a welcome return to the set of Modern Family on Tuesday afternoon as she filmed scenes in Los Angeles.

The American actress, 42, was joined by co-stars Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet while shooting a typically light-hearted sequence aboard a luxury yacht.

Elizabeth, who won the first of three Emmy Award nominations for her recurring role as Sal in the hugely popular sit-com, was in high spirits while dancing alongside the two actors.

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Good times: Elizabeth Banks enjoyed a welcome return to the set of Modern Family on Tuesday afternoon as she filmed scenes with co-stars Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet in Los Angeles

Sporting a black fleece jacket and patterned leggings, the actress beamed after linking arms with Jesse, who clutched the dog-eared pages of a shooting script as they idled between takes.

The actress is reprising her role as Stonestreet and Tyler Ferguson's close friend in the forthcoming eighth season of the ABC show.

Other stars to feature when it returns in 2017 include NFL quarterback Peyton Manning, who appears in one episode, and former Cheers and Frasier star Kelsey Grammer, who plays Cam's ex-boyfriend Keifth.

In sync: Elizabeth, who won the first of three Emmy Award nominations for her recurring role as Sal in the hugely popular sit-com, was in high spirits while dancing alongside the two actors

Elizabeth has been busy as usual as she continues to star in a number of films, including Power Rangers and the series Wet Hot American Summer: 10 Years Later.

The actress will return to her role as Gail in the upcoming comedy Pitch Perfect 3, due for release on December 22, 2017.

She will also continue to direct, including the upcoming reboot of 2002 film Charlie's Angels.

Banter: Sporting a black fleece jacket and patterned leggings, the actress beamed after linking arms with Jesse

Speaking to Elle in 2015, the star admitted she hoped her endeavours both in front of and behind the camera might inspire other women to follow her lead.

'I love women leading by example. That's what I'm trying to do and encourage more women to go after things that they want, stories that they want to tell, get behind the camera, hire more women,' she said.

'I think that change is often glacially paced, but this is a great moment to make some strides.'