CBS and Warner Brothers TV has announced their plans to develop a spinoff of their popular comedy series The Big Bang Theory. The new spinoff series is set to revolve around Big Bang’s Sheldon Cooper character as a youth.
Reportedly the new spinoff project is still in its early stages of development. The project is allegedly also waiting for a script deal with CBS network.
Jim Parsons, who portrays Sheldon on The Big Bang series, is expected to be an executive producer for the spinoff series. The new series will also have Chuck Lorrie and Steve Molaro, who is currently a showrunner for The Big Bang Theory. Bill Prady, the co-creator and executive producer of Big Bang, is also expected to be an executive producer for the new series.
Steve Molaro is set to write the pilot script about the neurotic genius Sheldon as a youth growing up in Texas. Sheldon’s colorful family and childhood in Texas has been referenced on The Big Bang Theory.
This year, Laurie Metcalf earned an Emmy nomination for her portrayal of Sheldon’s mother.
The Big Bang Theory is noted as television’s top comedy series, which is currently on its tenth season. CBS and Warner Brothers are rumored to be discussing a renewal deal with the show, which would possibly extend the show for another two or three seasons.
The new prequel series could possibly give CBS a profitable Big Bang franchise.
Although, renewing the current Big Bang Series would be an expensive investment for the network. The core cast members currently make around 1 million dollars per episode. Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki, and Kaley Cuoco have reportedly each earned over 24 million dollars due to Big Bang’s 24 episode seasons.
The new series is reportedly going to have a lower production budget compared to its successor series Big Bang. The new series is still in the script process and has yet to be officially optioned by the network or financed.
CBS and Warner Brothers TV have declined to talk about any other further plans and actions they have for the possible Big Bang spinoff series.
