John Goodman reveals why he signs easily Roseanne spin off, Connors2018. and people The actor magazine said his co-star from the ABC sitcom is some of his “favorite people” in the world.
The sitcom lasted for seven seasons, from 2018 to 2025, starring several Goodman actors. Roseanne series, including Sara Gilbert and Lecy Goranson. But Goodman, 73, told the media that working with Oscar-nominated actress Laurie Metcalf to play the TV sister is the biggest bonus.
“My agent hero Laurie Metcalf is worth admitting,” Goodman said. “It's worth showing up every day to just see what that woman will do. She's magic. She's so amazing. Oh my god, she makes me laugh. You know, when I look at her, my chin falls off. She's so nice.”
Connors The spin-off was developed after 2018 Roseanne The revival was shortened when series star Roseanne Barr was involved in the racist Twitter scandal. Her iconic role, she played in the ABC sitcom from 1988 to 1997 Roseanne Then in 2018, the series was killed while the rest of the cast continued to move forward Connors spin off.
Sara Gilbert, Laurie Metcaf, Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Michael Fishman, Sarah Chalke, Alicia Goranson on “Roseanne”.
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Goodman, who no longer contacted Barr, told people He was “very interesting” in the early stages of the show. “And I and I have been able to laugh at each other all the time,” he said. “I would try to make her pee her pants and laugh, and she forced me from time to time.”
Goodman admits he hasn't spoken to Barr for years. In an interview in July 2025 Hollywood Reporterhe admitted. “I would rather doubt whether she wants to talk to me. We haven't spoken for seven or eight years.”
Barr, 72, said her Conner family was in her past. “No, I'm not their friend,” she told Fox News DigitaL June. “They used to be. We don't talk.”
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John Goodman reveals that “Roseanne” co-star is his “Agent Hero”