Roseanne Barr Has A Wild New TV Show About A Farmer Who’s ‘Saving’ America, And She’s Comparing It To The Sopranos

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In the year 2018, Roseanne Barr was dismissed from the reboot of her own show due to offensive social media posts. Since then, The Conners managed to thrive without her involvement, and as for her professional life, there hasn’t been much news about it. However, it seems she has been quietly working on a return to the spotlight. Interestingly, Barr has been developing a new television program and is almost ready to pitch it.

In an unusual pitch for a new television series, Barr shares with Variety that she and former producer Allan Stephan have created a show centered around her character, who is a farmer and works to protect the United States from drug cartels and China. She likens this show to “The Sopranos” and films by the Coen Brothers in its narrative style. Barr elaborates on these points further…

This work contains extreme, controversial ideas and heavy profanity. I reside with my daughter, her spouse, and their six offspring on a rural farm. The property is often invaded by our goat inhabitants. It’s inspired by my personal experiences as a farmer in Hawaii. They manage to save America through the use of firearms, religion, petty crimes, and substance abuse, particularly alcoholism. It shares some similarities with the Coen brothers’ style.

It’s clear that the description provided is quite bold on its own. Recently, Roseanne Barr hasn’t been shy about her political views, which appear to be a significant influence for the main character in the new show. The character seems to be modeled after Barr herself, reflecting those political leanings.

This new concept shares some similarities with Roseanne’s past success, as it focuses on working-class characters. The use of words like “silly” and “cartoony” suggests that humor will play a prominent role. However, comparisons to shows like The Sopranos and hints about battling drug gangs suggest there may be a deeper, more dramatic side to the series as well.

The untitled series, currently being marketed to potential distributors, is likely to contain extensive profanity as mentioned by Roseanne, and will initially consist of four to six episodes for its first season. Given these details, it seems unlikely that this show will find a place on traditional networks; however, cable channels or streaming platforms could potentially become its new home.

In more accessible terms, Roseanne and Armie Hammer are both making a return to the spotlight following periods of controversy and absence from the screen. The success of their comebacks can vary greatly; some celebrities receive warm welcomes, while others do not.

Barring any unexpected interest from viewers, it appears she’s already gearing up for the possibility that her new show might not find an audience. Yet, she remains steadfast in her belief that the concept is one worth exploring, and thus, she’ll proceed with its production regardless. She went on to say…

If the studio system of Hollywood doesn’t approve it, I’ll simply produce it myself. It seems odd that someone in Hollywood wouldn’t appreciate America or the viewers who tune into television. After all, the TV audience would be thrilled to witness a series where ordinary people triumph over adversaries who are antagonistic towards America.

In order for the Roseanne show to be produced, Roseanne first needs to locate industry professionals in Hollywood who are interested in backing it.

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2025-01-27 22:38