The Big Bang Theory prequel has been ordered for production
CBS has commissioned the production of a prequel to its hit show The Big Bang Theory, which will premiere in the 2017-2018 season. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the series dedicated to the childhood and adolescence of the original comedy protagonist, Sheldon Cooper, is called "Young Sheldon". The number of episodes in the series has not yet been determined. In early March of this year, Ian Hermitage ("Big Little Lies") and Zoe Perry ("Anatomy of Passion") were approved for the key roles of young Sheldon and his mother, Mary Cooper. "). In the original sitcom, Jim Parsons and Laurie Metcalf play the roles of the scientist genius and his religious mother. After ordering the series for production, CBS executives also unveiled the official logline, cast and director of the pilot episode. The plot revolves around nine-year-old Sheldon Cooper, who lives with his family in East Texas and goes to high school. In addition to the aforementioned actors, the cast includes Lance Barber, Regan Revard and Montana Jordan, whose roles have not yet been officially disclosed. According to the source of the publication, Revord will play Sheldon's twin sister, Missy; Barber – his father, George; and Jordan – Sheldon's older brother, George Jr. Young Sheldon is the creator of The Big Bang Theory Chuck Lorry and showrunner Stephen Molaro. Bill Prady has nothing to do with the upcoming TV project. Jon Favreau has been appointed executive producer and director of the pilot. Parsons will narrate from the adult Cooper's perspective. No premiere date has been set yet. The Topic of Article: The Big Bang Theory prequel has been ordered for production. |
