Jim Parsons on his return to “The Big Bang Theory” franchise: “It was more fun than expected”

‘The Big Bang Theory’ started as one of the many sitcoms, achieved cult status and has now grown into a real franchise. After the prequel series ‘Young Sheldon’, the next spin-off will be released at the end of 2024, which will focus on Georgie (Montana Jordan), Mandy (Emily Osment) and their newly formed family – and more series may follow. to follow. But first, it’s time to say goodbye to “Young Sheldon,” because this series is soon coming to an end – with a bang.

That was only recently announced in the final episode of the seventh season “Young Sheldon” none other than Jim Parsons And Mayim Bialik will occur, of course in their roles as Sheldon Cooper and Amy Farrah Fowler. This marks their first on-screen reunion since ‘The Big Bang Theory’ ended in 2019.

“Young Sheldon” appearance: heartwarmingly written

How exactly their performances will be incorporated into the series, which will ultimately be about the Sheldon Cooper’s (Iain Armitage) departure remains to be seen. But of course the scenes have already been shot, after all, the final episode will already flash across the screens in the US on May 16, 2024 – and he now told how this special return felt for Jim Parsons. :

“It was even more beautiful than I expected. One of the reasons I was so excited to do this is because what she does is so heartwarming [im Drehbuch] Have written. And I think they incorporated Mayim and me into the series very well. I hope everyone will agree with me on that.”

Return more difficult than expected

It took a while during the preparations before he found his way back into his role as Sheldon. The same thing happened to Mayim Bialik with her role as Amy – which surprised both stars. Parsons explains: “I really thought it would feel like putting on an old pair of shoes, and in the end it did, but not for the first hour or so. And I thought to myself, ‘Can I still talk?’ It was strange.”

In the US, the seventh and final season of “Young Sheldon” is currently airing on CBS. In Germany, for example, the new episodes can be purchased as VoD on Amazon.