Roseanne Barr Planning Massive Career Comeback With New Show

Roseanne Barr used to be a well-respected and loved actress in primetime television until she experienced one of the most brutal cancellations in Hollywood history. In 2018, Barr faced backlash and harsh criticism after she made a controversial and racist tweet against Valerie Jarrett, a former Obama administration adviser. She referred to him as the offspring of the “Muslim Brotherhood and the Planet of the Apes.” Despite her apology and deletion of the post, Disney and ABC acted immediately. They fired her from her hit revival, Roseanne, and canceled the show, which had just completed a record-breaking season. The fallout was quick. Barr lost her agents, professional relationships, and her place in the entertainment industry. Fans were also not having it.

Despite the fallout, the comedian continued her stand-up comedy sessions, she attended podcasts and interviews where she spoke about the incident that got her cancelled. Six years later, the 72-year-old comedian is planning a daring comeback to Hollywood with a new comedy series. Barr has teamed up with Allan Stephan, a veteran writer from Roseanne and Arli$$, for her satirical sitcom.

Roseanne Barr new comedy series will not shy away from controversy

According to Barr, the series is about a small-town farmer in Alabama who “saves America” through unconventional methods, including drug dealing, petty crime, and a flawed family. She revealed that the series is inspired by her own life as a farmer in Hawaii. Barr also described the new project as “a cross between The Roseanne Show and The Sopranos.” The protagonist, played by Barr herself, is a farmer who grows and sells magic mushrooms and cannabis while dealing with her daughter, son-in-law, and six grandchildren, all of whom bring their own quirks and dysfunctions.

Barr has revealed that the comedy will not shy away from controversy. She promises “very offensive ideas and a lot of swearing.” The actress also emphasized that the show’s scenarios are about her real-life experiences. She added “there’s a scene where I have to strap myself into a corset. My granddaughter helps me, and then I go into town to flirt with all the shopkeepers that are just grotesque people.”

Regardless of the odds, Roseanne Barr is determined to make her sitcom

Despite the fascinating story, Barr acknowledges that Hollywood’s reception may be lukewarm, and they may be unwilling to accept it, especially since her cancellation. “If Hollywood doesn’t buy it, then I’m just gonna make it myself,” she declared. She has never hidden her disdain for the industry, particularly regarding ABC, the network that cut ties with her in 2018. When asked if she’d work with them again, her response was “F–k no.”

Whether her new series finds a home on a major network or becomes an independent venture, Roseanne Barr’s comeback is about to spark conversations about cancel culture, comedy, and entertainment. For fans and critics, one thing is certain, Barr’s return to the spotlight will not be quiet.