Over a year later, Sean Giambrone opens up about whether he would be open to stepping back in time and returning toThe Goldbergsin a potential revival. Created by Adam F. Goldberg, the ABC sitcom ran for ten seasons, exploringa fictionalized retelling of Goldberg’s childhood throughout the 1980s. Giambrone portrayed the young Adam, whose experiences with his family are narrated by an older Adam looking back, with Patton Oswalt taking on the voiceover role.
While speaking toScreen RantaboutSolar Opposite’supcoming Halloween special,The Hunt for Brown October, Giambrone revealed thathe is willing to return forThe Goldbergsrevival.The actor drew a connection with his upcoming project by addressing how the sitcom handled Halloween and his appreciation for the era.
Oh, I certainly would. I would hop back in a heartbeat. I don’t know when it would happen, or if there would be any talks about it, but they always had some cool Halloween stuff and yeah, I certainly would be back. I’d love to go back to the ’80s. I kind of miss it, because it’s one of the greatest times. I’d definitely be up for it, but no, not sure when it would happen, but I’m game.
However, Giambrone’sSolar Oppositesco-star Mary Mack jokingly intervened, stating she had several projects ready for Gimabrone to star in before a potentialThe Goldbergs’return could be considered. As such,the actor stated that any revival would be some time away.
Mack: No, I don’t want Sean to do a remake of The Goldbergs. I have three scripts I want Sean to be in, I just haven’t had time to tell him. He’s not allowed! [Laughs]
Giambrone: After my projects with Mary, then I’ll be back for, The Goldbergs. [Laughs]
Mack: Yeah, once he does my scripts, he’s open. But it’s going to take a while.
What Giambrone’s Response Tells Us AboutThe Goldbergs’Potential Future
Other Cast Members Have Shared Similar Statements
Though Giambrone may be open to returning toThe Goldbergsin the future, his assumption that it wouldn’t happen any time soon was also shared by his fellow co-star.Wendi McClendon-Covey stated in March toScreen Rantthat she is open to reprising her role of Bev alongside the cast and crew she’d grown fond of, but shealso felt that it was too soon to consider such a project.
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As such, while season 10 wasn’t initially considered the final season, perhaps time will allow the conclusion to have a greater impact on viewers. With its final two seasons tackling loss, new love, new family additions and ultimately moving on to the next adventure,the series tackled some of its heaviest themes. As such, while there areseveral unanswered questions inThe Goldbergs, a potential wait could help viewers feel the weight of the family’s farewell.
Our Thoughts On A PotentialGoldbergsRevival
Some More Time May Be Needed To Take The Series Forward In Time
While revivals and continuations have become more frequent, as seen with the upcomingYoung Sheldonspin-offGeorgie and Mandy’s First MarriageandWizards of Waverly Place’s upcomingWizards: Beyond Waverly Place, it can be argued that the timing isn’t right forThe Goldbergsto return. Firstly, the series had alreadyattempted to branch into a spin-off withthe two-seasonSchooledfrom 2019 to 2020. However, with this series facing cancellation in 2020, a re-evaluation of how to approach furthering the story may be required rather than trading ’80s nostalgia for the ’90s.
What madeThe Goldbergsspecial wasn’t just its ’80s setting but the personal stories. Even when the series took a vague approach to its timeline and setting, it still placed focus on its characters first and foremost, something emphasized by the series being inspired by Goldberg’s own experiences. As such, while Giambrone may be open to returning, more time could help the creatives find the perfect way to take the family into a new decade.
The Goldbergs
Cast
The Goldbergs is a sitcom created by Adam F. Goldberg based on his childhood experiences in the 1980s. With characters based on Goldberg’s own relatives, the show follows the dynamic of the titular family including grouchy father Murray (Jeff Garlin), doting and overbearing mother Beverly (Wendi McLendon-Covey), overconfident brother Barry (Troy Gentile), and edgy sister Erica (Hayley Orrantia). The show focuses on comedically capturing the spirit of life in the ’80s through nostalgia.
