Alright, listen up, because this is a story that's got a little bit of everything—family, politics, and some good old-fashioned drama. Roseanne Barr, the feisty force behind the hit show Roseanne, is a supporter of Donald Trump in real life. But don’t let that fool you—when it comes to the reboot, she’s not going overboard with the politics. Sure, there’s going to be a “Hillary Clinton slam” in the premiere, but Sara Gilbert, one of the show's stars, wants fans to know that the reboot won't be all about politics. It’s about family, first and foremost.

Not All About Politics: The Heart of the Reboot

“People think this show is more political than it really is,” Sara told The Hollywood Reporter during a recent roundtable with the show’s creators and cast members. “What we're really focusing on is how a family navigates the disagreements that come with living in today's world. It’s about the tension and connection that happens in a family when they don’t always see eye to eye.”

Roseanne’s Political Stance in the Reboot

Roseanne’s fictional character will, like her real-life counterpart, support the current POTUS. When Roseanne Barr was asked if she considered having her character, Roseanne Conner, vote for someone else in the show, she said, “I wanted to keep it this way. This is the conversation everyone’s having. Families aren’t speaking to each other because of politics. People are still shocked and upset about the state of our country. This is the reality we’re living in, and we want to reflect that truthfully.”

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Even if Hillary had won, John Goodman, who plays Dan Conner, believes the show would still have been compelling. “Because, at the end of the day, no matter who’s in the White House, the family is still struggling,” he said. Bruce Helford, one of the co-showrunners, added, “It might have been different arguments, but the heat would’ve been the same.”

Evenhanded "Slams" and Real-Life Issues

Roseanne made sure the political "slams" were fair and balanced in the reboot. “I thought everybody was pretty liberal, so I kept an eye on it, making sure it was evenhanded. But the day we went to shoot the pilot, I told the writers, ‘You guys need a Hillary slam.’ Because they were all Trump slams,” she said.

Sara chimed in, “Although we never say anybody’s name,” Roseanne replied, “But we do say, ‘How could you vote for him?’” Helford joked, “And we say pantsuit.” But Roseanne was okay with that. “That’s the line you gave me, and it was a great Hillary slam. I wanted to represent the country and how divided we are,” she said.

The sitcom will also delve into serious real-life issues, such as the opioid crisis, healthcare, and immigration. “We wanted to ensure that all sides were represented in the show, which seems to be a big taboo today,” Helford shared.

Tackling Taboos: The Opioid Crisis and More

Whitney Cummings, another co-showrunner, also commented on the sensitive topics they’ll address. “Another taboo we tackled was the opioid crisis, which is something we see in the news, but it’s not being properly addressed on scripted TV, especially not on network TV. What I’ve always loved about Roseanne is its ability to handle these incredible dramatic moments in a multicamera sitcom with an audience sitting there, not laughing because an incredibly dramatic moment is unfolding. Whether it was DJ refusing to kiss the black girl at the school play or Jackie’s domestic abuse, we thought this could be one of those episodes.”