'Roseanne': ABC in Conversations With Producers for Spinoff | THR News

ABC is in talks to create a spinoff of the show 'Roseanne' without its lead, Roseanne Barr, following her controversial tweet. The network is exploring options to continue the franchise with the original cast and crew, minus Barr, while addressing financial and creative challenges. ABC faces a unique situation as it enters the new broadcast season without its top show and must navigate the financial repercussions of the cancellation.

What is the main focus of the potential new version of the show discussed by ABC?

• Sara Gilbert's character, Darlene

• A completely different genre

• A new character unrelated to the original cast

• A prequel to the original series

Why did ABC cancel the original Roseanne show?

• Financial issues

• Disagreements with the cast

• A controversial tweet by Roseanne Barr

• Low ratings

What is one of the main challenges ABC faces in continuing the show without Roseanne Barr?

• Changing the show's genre

• Limiting Roseanne Barr's financial involvement

• Creating a new character

• Finding a new network

What financial impact did the cancellation of Roseanne have on ABC?

• Increased advertising revenue

• Loss of tens of millions of dollars

• No financial impact

• Increased production costs

What additional challenge is ABC facing in the upcoming broadcast season?

• Too many time slots to fill

• A surplus of new shows

• An excess of advertising revenue

• A lack of new series from Shonda Rhimes