John Goodman's Shocking Revelation: The Truth Behind Defending Roseanne and His Future Plans With Her!

The Conners actor, John Goodman, discusses his thoughts on defending Roseanne Barr and the possibility of future collaboration with her. The Roseanne revival, in which Goodman and Barr reprised their original roles, was short-lived, ending in 2018. Following Barr's offensive tweets about Valerie Jarrett, the show was canceled and transformed into The Conners. Goodman initially expressed surprise at the situation and defended Barr, stating that he believed she was not a racist. Recently, while serving as president of the fiction jury at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, Goodman reflected on his previous comments in an interview with Variety, expressing whether he regrets defending Barr and if he would be open to working with her again.

"I recall attending a junket where the pilot was shown and interviews were conducted. However, instead of a constructive discussion, it quickly escalated into an attack on Roseanne. This made me incredibly uneasy as they solely focused on criticizing her. I genuinely felt sorry for her and the entire situation saddens me. We had a wonderful time together and I have a deep affection for her. She has a unique personality."

"I'm uncertain about what could have been done differently. All I know is that I long for her presence and sincerely hope she is doing well."

Barr's Exit From Roseanne Continues To Generate Headlines (Making A Return Unlikely)

Barr has openly expressed her dissatisfaction with how her departure from the show was handled both on and off screen. The first episode of The Conners takes place three weeks after Roseanne Conner's funeral. Initially, it is believed that her character died from a heart attack, but it is later revealed that she passed away from an opioid overdose. Barr interpreted this as a personal message, implying that the show wanted her to take her own life due to her mental health issues.

Barr has also placed some blame on her former co-star and on-screen daughter, Sara Gilbert, who played Darlene, for the cancellation of the Roseanne revival. Barr claimed that Gilbert, who is also an executive producer of The Conners, betrayed her after urging her to come back for the 2018 continuation. The unresolved animosity surrounding the end of Roseanne makes it highly unlikely for there to be any flashbacks or dream sequences involving Barr's character.

The majority of The Conners' cast and crew have largely distanced themselves from the controversy surrounding the Roseanne revival, choosing not to publicly discuss it. Goodman's comments serve as a reminder that, despite any mixed feelings and affection toward Barr, it will be highly challenging for the spinoff centered around the dysfunctional Lanford family to return to its previous state.