Roseanne producers 'in talks' with network bosses over plans for a new series

Producers of axed sitcom Roseanne are set to meet with the show's former network as early as today to discuss the possibility of moving forward without Roseanne Barr.

Roseanne — which originally ran from 1988-96 — was rebooted in March this year to huge ratings but was abruptly cancelled this week over a racist tweet sent by Barr, in which she called a former Obama aide an "ape".

The ABC Network received plenty of praise for taking a stand and cancelling the cash-cow series, but it also left them in the awkward position of putting dozens of hardworking cast and crew out of a job.

Even Barr, who's Twitter response has swung between apologetic and defiant, has indicated her regret over the issue.

According to Entertainment Weekly, the solution may come in some form of an altered version of the show, which could feature the rest of the original stars — sans Barr.

The major challenge is the fact that the comedian was the creator of the show, meaning that if any of the characters appeared on screen again, it'd still mean she would benefit financially.

A source told the publication that discussions between producers and network bosses will cover whether it makes sense to keep the other actors — including John Goodman, Sara Gilbert and Laurie Metcalf — and design a new series around them.

Overnight, Goodman broke his silence over the controversy, in a video obtained by ET — and he appeared to be completely unfazed.

"I wasn't gonna get an Emmy anyway," Goodman said to the camera.

"I've been up there [11] times already, and if I didn't get one I'm not gonna get one."