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Jim Parsons’ Sheldon Cooper has turned into an iconic television character over the years. WhileThe Big Bang Theoryalready turned him into a fan favorite,Young Sheldonshowed several different aspects of the character. Parsons has even agreed that the spin-off show excelled at one aspect that even the original show left unexplored- Sheldon Cooper as a father.
Young Sheldonacts as the prequel spin-off series to the highly renownedThe Big Bang Theory.It shows the childhood of the iconic character. The young Sheldon Cooper is portrayed by Iain Armitage while Jim Parsons acts as the narrator of the show. Speaking about the prequel show, Jim Parsons has admitted that few areas are covered by it better than the main show.
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What did Jim Parsons like aboutYoung Sheldonmore?
According toJim Parsons,The Big Bang Theoryexplored several aspects of Sheldon Cooper’s character. From a friend to a man in a relationship, it showed everything but Parsons could never get to know how Sheldon Cooper would have been as a father.
In a conversation with TVLine (viaTV Series Finale), Jim Parsons stated that the writers’ imagination enabled him to know the unexplored aspects of the character.
“In fact, I’ve already done voiceovers [on Young Sheldon] from ages that are older than I ever got with Sheldon [on Big Bang]. He spoke of his children last season, and obviously we haven’t seen that yet. I will get to hear where [the writers’] imaginations take that character… that I never would’ve gotten to find out otherwise.”
Young Sheldonsuccessfully ran for 6 seasons and 127 episodes with a seventh and final season planned for the upcoming year. Season 7 is slated to be the last ofYoung Sheldon.Speaking about more such spin-offs, the makers announced thatThe Big Bang Theorywon’t have new spin-offs until there’s a need.
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Can we expect another spin-off toThe Big Bang Theory?
BesidesYoung Sheldon,we haven’t received any other spin-off to the hit CBS sitcom. Reportedly, the makers planned to expand the universe with a present-day spin-off. However, they soon dropped that plan as the co-creator Chuck Lorre claimed toTV Linethat money can’t be the only driving force behind a new show.
“Unless there was a creative reason to do it — a wonderfully, wonderfully creative reason to do it — than the only reason [to do it] is economics, and that’s not good enough. This is hard work. And if you’re going to do it, you gotta love what you’re doing; you’ve gotta be passionate about it. And if you’re just chasing money, that’s not enough.”
It can’t be denied that the decision to not make another spin-off until there’s a creative reason is commendable. There’s no lie in admitting that not every show can be like the spin-off prequel to Jim Parsons’ character. The makers know well that force-feeding the universe might affect the popularity of the show.
BothThe Big Bang TheoryandYoung Sheldoncan be streamed on Max.
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Subham Mandal
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Subham Mandal is currently working as a content writer for FandomWire with an ardent interest in the world of pop culture. He has written more than 1000 articles on different spheres of modern pop culture and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. He’s also an experienced student journalist having demonstrated work experience with the Times of India. He aspires to be a column writer in the future.
