When a pilot for an American version of the show was produced, Barrie was invited to reprise his role as Rimmer but passed up the offer because of the constraint of the five series contract which is standard for American television.
Barrie was invited to reprise his role as Rimmer. Barrie was passed up the offer because of the constraint of the five series contract. This offer because of the constraint of the five series contract is standard for American television. A pilot for an American version of the show was produced.