Emma Kenney now stars in 'The Conners,' and season 6 premieres Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 8/7c on ABC.
If Jeremy Allen White wants to join The Conners, the cast has an idea of how he could fit into the show.
ET's Deidre Behar had an exclusive chat with Emma Kenney, Lecy Goranson and Laurie Metcalf on the set of The Conners as they gear up for their highly anticipated sixth season. They also spoke about the success of Kenney's former Shameless co-star on The Bear.
When asked about the chance of White making an appearance, Kenney remarked, "Oh my gosh, he is so busy right now, I feel like maybe." She emphasized the enduring bond within the Shameless cast, and how they are still in touch, saying, "Yeah, Jeremy’s the best, we're, you know, that cast will always be in touch. We'll always be a family, and it's nice to be a part of another TV family now too."
Metcalf chimed in with an interesting suggestion for White's potential role on The Conners, envisioning him as a supremely overqualified chef at the Lanford Lunch Box who went to culinary school. Kenney expressed enthusiasm for the idea, endorsing it as a great storyline.
Expressing her admiration for White, Kenney shared, "I'm such a big fan of Jeremy; everything he does, he does so well, and I'm not surprised to see the amount of success he's receiving."
Last month, White secured his second consecutive Golden Globe for his outstanding performance in the acclaimed FX series, The Bear.
The talented actor clinched the esteemed award for Best Actor in a Television Series — Musical or Comedy, mirroring his previous win. White's compelling portrayal of Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, the five-star chef embarking on a journey to elevate his family’s Italian beef restaurant to a high-class dining establishment in Chicago, continues to earn well-deserved accolades.
As for what viewers of The Conners can expect this season, Kenney told ET, "The Conners are in high spirits, excited for the year ahead. And little do they know it won't last that way perhaps."
Metcalf teased that her character, Jackie, is having "having trouble at the Lunch Box."
"I think Jackie is having second thoughts about how hard it is to actually run a business like this," she shared. "And her love life is going pretty well. She might want to spend more time there instead of here."
The Conners season 6 -- which will consist of 13 episodes -- premieres Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 8/7c on ABC.
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