Patricia Richardson has dismissed speculations of a revival of “Home Improvement” focusing on her role as Jill Taylor.
Patricia Richardson, renowned for portraying Jill Taylor in the popular ’90s series “Home Improvement,” has recently clarified rumors regarding the show’s potential comeback, emphatically denying any intentions of reprising her role.
In a recent interview on the “Back to the Best” podcast, the acclaimed actress, aged 73, not only refuted circulating hearsay but also expressed her disapproval of her co-star Tim Allen for creating false impressions about the cast’s participation.
The actress, lauded for her role which garnered her several Emmy and Golden Globe nods, expressed confusion over Allen’s claims of a collective cast consent for a revival.
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She recounted, “Rumors kept surfacing on social media about Tim’s announcements of a ‘Home Improvement’ reunion, with assertions that we had all agreed.” Yet, she, along with Jonathan Taylor Thomas, who portrayed her on-screen offspring Randy, seemed uninformed. “After contacting Jonathan to confirm if he had been approached, it turned out he hadn’t. It’s odd that Tim would insinuate a full agreement without reaching out to us,” she remarked.
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Additionally, she confronted and dispelled another piece of gossip regarding a reboot revolving around her character, Jill Taylor, dismissing it as yet another unfounded story. “It was perplexing to hear Tim imply my involvement in a project I was completely unaware of,” she commented.
Despite her critique of Allen’s misleading statements about the reboot, she has previously acknowledged Allen’s acting prowess, highlighting his rapid development despite his initial inexperience prior to “Home Improvement,” and praising his dedication to honing his craft throughout the series. “Tim’s acting talent is often underrated. He was evolving in real-time and managed to surpass many experienced actors I’ve worked with,” she conveyed in an interview with Fox the previous year.
Tim Allen, celebrated for his portrayal of the endearing yet bumbling Tim Taylor, has earned considerable praise for his role, securing a Golden Globe award and an Emmy nomination.