According to reports, D.J.’s story arc will be addressed in The Conners Season 5. Now, in an interview, Fishman addresses his exit and reveals how the show has impacted his life.

Michael Fishman Leaves The Conners

People confirmed Fishman’s The Conners Season 5 exit in an official statement. He said, ALSO READ: Chicago P.D. Season 10 to See Jesse Lee Soffer’s Departure Aside from acting in front of the camera, Fishman also worked behind the scenes as a director. He continued,

Michael Fishman Talks about the Next Chapter of His Life after The Connors

Though Fishman admitted that he would miss doing The Connors, he’s excited about what will come. He added, YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: The Cleaning Lady Season 2: Naveen Andrews Joins Series to Play a Major Role In fact, he revealed he’s now pitching a number of projects as a writer and negotiating his next directing opportunities. He stated,

Michael Fishman’s Time in The Conners

Fishman was billed as a series regular for the entirety of The Conners Seasons 1 to 4. However, his character was only seen in 36 episodes out of the four seasons’ 71 episodes. According to TVLine, he was more active behind the camera, directing a total of five episodes. READ MORE: J.K. Rowling Breaks Silence Over Harry Potter Reunion Special Absence: Why She Decided Not to Join? Fishman debuted as Roseanne (Roseanna Bar) and Dan Conner’s (John Goodman) son in Roseann Episode 2. He played the role when he was just six until he turned 15. He then reprised his role in the 2018 revival, The Conners. For more The Conners Season 5 news, stay tuned to EpicStream!

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