CBS to Milk ‘The Big Bang Theory’ Some More; Orders ‘Young Sheldon’ Prequel to SeriesAfter nearly 10 seasons on CBS, numerous Emmy Awards wins, and untold millions of dollars, The Big Bang Theory is now getting a pint-sized prequel series spin-off, Young Sheldon. For those who don’t follow the show, it will revisit the childhood of TBBT star Jim Parsons‘ notoriously brilliant but difficult character. And, in no surprise, it’s been ordered straight to series.
CBS’ Young Sheldon, a new half-hour, single-camera comedy for broadcast in the 2017-2018 season, follows The Big Bang Theory’s Sheldon Cooper at the age of 9, living with his family in East Texas and going to high school. Created by Chuck Lorre and Steven Molaro, the series stars Iain Armitage as the title character, with Zoe Perry, Lance Barber, Raegan Revord and Montana Jordan, while Parsons will narrate as Adult Sheldon.
Jon Favreau is directing/executive producing the first episode of the series, but there’s no word on how many episodes have been ordered just yet.
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