LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – “The Big Bang Theory” universe continues to expand with CBS giving the green light to a spinoff of the popular show “Young Sheldon.” The new series will focus on Georgie, Sheldon’s older brother, and his fiancée Mandy, as they navigate life in Texas raising their young family. The spinoff has been highly anticipated since January, with a straight-to-series order expected after finalizing deals.
Executive producers Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, and Steve Holland will continue their roles in the new series, which is set to be a part of CBS’ upcoming slate for the 2024-25 season. Warner Bros. TV, Lorre’s long-time production home, will be producing the spinoff.
Unlike its predecessor “Young Sheldon,” which is a single-camera show, the spinoff will be a multi-camera comedy. This new project ensures that Lorre will have a series on CBS for an impressive 22nd consecutive season, dating back to the debut of “Two and a Half Men” in 2003. Both “Young Sheldon” and Lorre’s current CBS comedy “Bob Hearts Abishola” are in their final seasons.
In a joint statement, Lorre, Molaro, and Holland expressed their excitement about continuing the Cooper family’s story through the eyes of Georgie and Mandy. CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach also shared her enthusiasm for the new series, praising the development of the characters and the heartwarming stories brought to life by Montana and Emily.
Additionally, Lorre and Warner Bros. TV are working on developing another spinoff of “The Big Bang Theory” for the streaming platform Max. Details about this project are being kept under wraps for now.
The “Young Sheldon” spinoff marks CBS’ third straight-to-series pickup for the 2024-25 season, joining other highly anticipated shows like “NCIS: Origins” and “Watson,” starring Morris Chestnut. The network also announced the revival of “Matlock,” led by Kathy Bates, and the multicamera comedy “Poppa’s House,” which were delayed due to last year’s labor strikes.
Overall, the expansion of “The Big Bang Theory” universe demonstrates CBS’ commitment to providing fans with fresh content while building on the success of beloved characters and storylines.