The Connersseason 7 adds its first new character, recruiting aBuffy the Vampire Slayerstar for the final episodes.The Connersseason 7willpremiere on Wednesay, March 26 at 8 PM ET on ABC, kicking off the farewell to a sitcom family that stretches back decades. The six-episode farewell event will conclude not just the popular spinoff, but also serve as a wrap on the world thatRoseanneintroduced all the way back in 1988. Before that happens though, there’s a bit more story to go through.
Deadlineconfirms thatBuffy the Vampire SlayerandAustin PowersalumSeth Green has joinedThe Connersseason 7. Green, known for playing the werewolf Oz onBuffy, in addition to voicing Chris Griffin onFamily Guy, will playDarlene’s new friend Chad. He’s seen at the Lobo, a central location on the sitcom, and he’s going through a separation from his wife. Green will appear in three episodes, with Chad and Darlene bonding over their shared biting humor.
What Seth Green’s Casting Means For The Conners Season 7
It Could Be One Last Arc For Darlene
Following the ending ofThe Connersseason 6, the spinoff has a lot to wrap up in just six episodes, particularly when it comes to Darlene. For example, there is the question of how the series will address Mark working as an illegal hacker. However, based on the character description for Green’s role, it could be the case that Darlene will have a moment ofrealizing just how much she actually loves her family. The description indicates that Chad and Darlene both have an affinity for harsh humor, albeit they may diverge after a certain point.
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Green, recognizable for his performance as Scott Evil in theAustin Powersmovies, plays a character that is going through a separation. It may be a bit bitter, which he attempts to project onto Darlene.She could play along at first, ultimately pushing backif Chad goes too far. That is just one possible approach, of course. At the same time, it is hard to imagine that, with just six episodes, executive producers Bruce Helford and Dave Caplan would want to push things too far fromthe mainConnerscharacters.
Our Take On Seth Green’s Casting
He’s A Pro
In addition to playing Oz and his long run onFamily Guy,Green is a television vet. His credits includeBroad City, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Grey’s Anatomy, That ’70s Show, MadTVandEntourage. He’s been in some standout films as well, including the teen comedyCan’t Hardly Waitand the action movieThe Italian Job. He’ll fit right in with the goodbye toThe Conners, no matter what function he serves in terms of pushing Darlene’s story forward.
