Iain Armitage to play young Sheldon Cooper in 'Big Bang Theory' spin-off.

[marylander1940]

'Big Bang Theory' Prequel 'Young Sheldon' Picked Up Straight to Series at CBS

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In picking up the comedy to series, Young Sheldon has also released its formal logline, filled out its cast and set the pilot director. Young Sheldon will revolve around a 9-year-old Sheldon Cooper (Armitage) as he lives with his family in East Texas and goes to high school. The concept was originally described as Malcolm in the Middle with a young Sheldon. Lance Barber, Reagan Revord and Montana Jordan have also joined the cast of the series. Details on their roles are being kept under wraps, though sources tell THR that Revord will play a young version of Sheldon's twin sister Missy; Barber as George, Sheldon and Missy's father and Mary's husband; while Jordan is George Jr., Sheldon's older brother.

 

Young Sheldon hails from Big Bang Theory creator Lorre and showrunner Molaro. Fellow Big Bang Theory co-creator Bill Prady is not attached to the prequel series. Jon Favreau is set to direct and exec produce the pilot. Parsons will narrate the comedy as Adult Sheldon. Lorre, Molaro, Parsons and Todd Spiewak will exec produce the single-camera series (marking a change from Big Bang Theory, which is a multicamera comedy). A premiere date has not yet been determined.

 

https://www.yahoo.com/tv/big-bang-theory-prequel-young-sheldon-picked-straight-193606391.html

 

http://www.thewrap.com/big-bang-theory-spinoff-eyes-iain-armitage-for-young-sheldon/

[BasketBaller]

Iain Armitage's youtube reviews of plays and musicals are very amusing. Smart kid, seems like good casting!

 

https://www.youtube.com/user/LeeArm1

[marylander1940]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR-jIhwIfIw

[Chad Constantine]

Describing the show as Malcolm in the Middle with Sheldon Cooper sounded like they were going to ruin this beloved character. However, my opinion changed after seeing that preview.