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Daily Mail
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Furious fans slam new Big Bang Theory spin-off based on minor character: 'Worst idea'
CBS' The Big Bang Theory ended in 2019, spawning two hit spin-offs, and now a third which is happening on HBO 's Max streaming service, though fans are not pleased. Max issued a series order for Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, centering on The Big Bang Theory comic book shop owner Stuart Bloom (Kevin Sussman), via press release. The series reunites The Big Bang Theory creators Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, who co- created the spin-off alongside franchise newcomer Zak Penn (The Avengers). While the original show and spin-offs Young Sheldon and Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage were more straight comedies, this show will have a heavy dose of sci-fi paired with comedy. The show follows Stuart as he's, 'tasked with restoring reality after he breaks a device,' which was created by Sheldon (Jim Parsons) and Leonard (Johnny Galecki), which, accidentally starts a 'multiverse Armageddon.' Lauren Lapkus returns as Stuart's girlfriend Denise, alongside geologist Bert (Brian Posehn) and quantum physicist Barry Kripke (John Ross Bowie), who all recurred on the original Big Bang Theory. Lauren Lapkus returns as Stuart's girlfriend Denise, alongside geologist Bert (Brian Posehn) and quantum physicist Barry Kripke (John Ross Bowie), who all recurred on the original Big Bang Theory. They all join Stuart on his journey, along with 'alternate universe versions' of beloved characters from The Big Bang Theory as well, and, 'as the title implies, things don't go well.' Lorre, Prady and Penn will all serve as executive producers on the series from Chuck Lorre Productions and Warner Bros. Television. Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO, HBO and HBO Max Content, stated, 'We're excited to be continuing the legacy of The Big Bang Theory. Much like the original series, this new chapter wouldn't be possible without the vision and storytelling brilliance of Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, as well as Zak Penn, who has brought fresh insight and a distinctive voice to an already exceptional creative team.' Lorre added, 'I wanted to do something radical that would take me out of my comfort zone. Something the characters on The Big Bang Theory, would have loved, hated, and argued about." Penn stated, 'I was on a vision quest in the most remote parts of the Amazon Rainforest when a carrier pigeon arrived with a note from Chuck Lorre asking if I wanted to help make a show that the characters from Big Bang Theory would watch.' He added, 'I couldn't resist that idea, so I packed up my yurt and hailed the next dirigible out. At the same time, Chuck sent an expedition to locate Bill Prady, who had been frozen with his shield across his chest in a block of arctic ice. The team assembled, we set out to make this insane show, which lives in a universe created by Chuck and Bill. I couldn't be more honored to be working with these amazing people.' Prady said, 'The process of writing this show with Chuck and Zak has been damn fun, and I'm certain that joy will come through the screen. Putting characters we loved from The Big Bang Theory into a complex science fiction story with the kind of mythology that those characters love while maintaining the comedic elements is incredibly satisfying.' Fans did not hesitate to take to social media to bash the upcoming show, with one calling it the 'worst idea.' Meadow (@gazerspiral) tweeted, 'a 'multiverse big bang theory spinoff' might be the worst idea ive heard yet.' Another fan dubbed @silentjoker45 added, 'Um who asked for this. No seriously big bang theory died a long time ago the finale was nice send off but who asked for this spinoff. at best Stuart was good side character but there no one that can play off him. I respect his actor but unfortunately this will be canceled soon.' Others like @ThatoneQueen3 added, 'And another big bang theory spinoff… hate them bad,' while @mommabiia said, '2025 and Big bang theory is still terrorizing us.' However some were excited for the new show like @BrettYeamans, who said, 'I love The Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon and Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage. Stuart Fails To Save The Universe is something I am definitely interested in for sure.' Another fan dubbed @bandaidgirl_nya tweeted, 'new big bang theory show is starting in so excited.' Still, many were upset like @allymazzara, who said, 'Who wants this? Who is asking the studio for this? Sorry but the Big Bang theory was not good enough for 3 spinoffs. I get the Sheldon spinoff whatever but this is insane to me. Like this is really the slop we're prioritizing over new ideas??? oh this might be my final straw.' Others were upset that this show was announced on the same day that HBO Max canceled Duster, such as @enbyez, who tweeted, 'they cancel duster to pick up a bullshit big bang theory spinoff.' Meadow (@gazerspiral) tweeted, 'a 'multiverse big bang theory spinoff' might be the worst idea ive heard yet.' Another fan dubbed @silentjoker45 added, 'Um who asked for this. No seriously big bang theory died a long time ago the finale was nice send off but who asked for this spinoff. at best Stuart was good side character but there no one that can play off him. I respect his actor but unfortunately this will be canceled soon.' Others like @ThatoneQueen3 added, 'And another big bang theory spinoff… hate them bad,' while @mommabiia said, '2025 and Big bang theory is still terrorizing us.' However some were excited for the new show like @BrettYeamans, who said, 'I love The Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon and Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage. Stuart Fails To Save The Universe is something I am definitely interested in for sure' Another fan dubbed @bandaidgirl_nya tweeted, 'new big bang theory show is starting in so excited.' Still, many were upset like @allymazzara, who said, 'Who wants this? Who is asking the studio for this? Sorry but the Big Bang theory was not good enough for 3 spinoffs. I get the Sheldon spinoff whatever but this is insane to me. Like this is really the slop we're prioritizing over new ideas??? oh this might be my final straw' The Big Bang Theory ran from 2007 to 2019, spanning 12 seasons and 279 episodes, starring Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, Simon Helberg and Kunal Nayyar. CBS also greenlit the prequel spin-off Young Sheldon, starring Iain Armitage as the young Sheldon Cooper, a child genius growing up in East Texas. That show - which Parsons also narrated and served as executive producer on - ran for seven seasons from 2017 to 2024, spanning 141 episodes. That spin-off also spawned another - Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage - starring Montana Jordan as Sheldon's older brother Georgie and Emily Osment as Mandy. The 1990s-set series debuted in October and was renewed by CBS for a second season in February.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Big Bang Theory' Spinoff ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe' Ordered to Series at HBO Max
The 'Big Bang Theory' spinoff 'Stuart Fails to Save the Universe' has officially been greenlit at HBO Max, Variety has learned. The was originally announced as being in development back in April 2023. As previously reported, the cast of the series is made up of 'Big Bang Theory' alums Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn, and John Ross Bowie. The series hails from co-creators Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, and Bill Prady. More from Variety As HBO Max Returns, Max Account on X Says 'Twitter Won't Let Me Change My Name Back' Max Changed Back to HBO Max on Wednesday WBD Acquires Stephen King's 'The Institute' for Max in Europe 'We're excited to be continuing the legacy of 'The Big Bang Theory.' Much like the original series, this new chapter wouldn't be possible without the vision and storytelling brilliance of Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, as well as Zak Penn, who has brought fresh insight and a distinctive voice to an already exceptional creative team,' said Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and HBO Max Content. HBO Max has also officially confirmed plot details for the show for the first time. The logline states: 'Comic book store owner Stuart Bloom (Sussman) is tasked with restoring reality after he breaks a device built by Sheldon and Leonard, accidentally bringing about a multiverse Armageddon. Stuart is aided in this quest by his girlfriend Denise (Lapkus), geologist friend Bert (Posehn), and quantum physicist/all-around pain in the ass Barry Kripke (Bowie). Along the way, they meet alternate-universe versions of characters we've come to know and love from 'The Big Bang Theory.' As the title implies, things don't go well.' 'I wanted to do something radical that would take me out of my comfort zone. Something the characters on 'The Big Bang Theory,' would have loved, hated, and argued about,' Lorre said. The series is produced by Chuck Lorre Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, where Lorre is under an overall deal. Lorre, Penn, and Prady are also executive producers. 'I was on a vision quest in the most remote parts of the Amazon Rainforest when a carrier pigeon arrived with a note from Chuck Lorre asking if I wanted to help make a show that the characters from 'Big Bang Theory' would watch,' Penn said. 'I couldn't resist that idea, so I packed up my yurt and hailed the next dirigible out. At the same time, Chuck sent an expedition to locate Bill Prady, who had been frozen with his shield across his chest in a block of arctic ice. The team assembled, we set out to make this insane show, which lives in a universe created by Chuck and Bill. I couldn't be more honored to be working with these amazing people.' This will now be the fourth show in the 'Big Bang' universe. Aside from the mothership show, which ran for 12 highly-rated seasons on CBS, the prequel 'Young Sheldon' wrapped up its own seven-season run at the broadcast network in May 2024. A spinoff of that show, 'Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage' starring Montana Jordan and Emily Osment, debuted on CBS on Oct. 17, 2024. This also marks the first series pickup announced since Max officially rebranded (or re-rebranded) itself as HBO Max. 'The process of writing this show with Chuck and Zak has been damn fun, and I'm certain that joy will come through the screen,' Prady said. 'Putting characters we loved from 'The Big Bang Theory' into a complex science fiction story with the kind of mythology that those characters love while maintaining the comedic elements is incredibly satisfying.' 'Chuck and Bill have given us one of the most enduring comedies of our time with 'The Big Bang Theory,' and we can't wait to see the universe continue with this new series,' added Channing Dungey, chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. Television Group and WBD US Networks. 'With the help of Zak — a masterful storyteller — this next iteration promises to capture the essence of what fans loved about the original series, but with a completely fresh twist. We thank our partners HBO Max for joining us on this next adventure.' Speaking at a panel at the Banff World Media Festival in June, Lorre teased that the new show would be quite the departure from 'The Big Bang Theory' in terms of its look onscreen. 'There's a lot of CGI,' Lorre revealed. 'There's a lot of special technical stuff that — you know, for me in my career, a big production number was two people sitting on a couch, drinking coffee! This is different. This is trying to incorporate some of that world of science fiction/fantasy into a comedy. And I'm completely out of my element, which is what I wanted. Which is what I was hoping to do, something that I had no experience with. And maybe I can learn as we go.' Best of Variety Oscars 2026: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Wagner Moura and More Among Early Contenders to Watch New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Big Bang Theory' Spinoff ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe' a Go at HBO Max
In keeping with the scientific concept that is its namesake, the universe of The Big Bang Theory keeps expanding. HBO Max has formally greenlit Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, a comedy that will center on comic book shop owner Stuart Bloom (Kevin Sussman), who had a heavily recurring role on the original CBS series. The show comes from Big Bang Theory co-creators Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady and Zak Penn (Free Guy, Beacon 23) — and unlike the original series and its other spinoffs, Young Sheldon and Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, it will feature a heavy dose of sci-fi alongside its comedy. More from The Hollywood Reporter HBO Max and Max Say "Twitter Won't Let" Them Swap X Names Back Max's HBO Rebrand Is Live 'And Just Like That' Team Offers Up Explanation as to Why Character Was Seemingly Killed Off Twice Stuart Fails to Save the Universe is the first series pickup for the newly re-renamed HBO Max, whose changeover from Max went live on Wednesday. 'We're excited to be continuing the legacy of The Big Bang Theory,' said Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and HBO Max Content. 'Much like the original series, this new chapter wouldn't be possible without the vision and storytelling brilliance of Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, as well as Zak Penn, who has brought fresh insight and a distinctive voice to an already exceptional creative team.' Said Lorre, 'I wanted to do something radical that would take me out of my comfort zone. Something the characters on The Big Bang Theory would have loved, hated, and argued about.' Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn and John Ross Bowie — all of whom recurred on Big Bang — will also star in the series, which has been in the works for two years. The show's description reads, 'Stuart Bloom is tasked with restoring reality after he breaks a device built by Sheldon and Leonard, accidentally bringing about a multiverse Armageddon. Stuart is aided in this quest by his girlfriend Denise (Lapkus), geologist friend Bert (Posehn), and quantum physicist/all-around pain in the ass Barry Kripke (Bowie). Along the way, they meet alternate-universe versions of characters we've come to know and love from The Big Bang Theory. As the title implies, things don't go well.' 'The process of writing this show with Chuck and Zak has been damn fun, and I'm certain that joy will come through the screen,' said Prady. 'Putting characters we loved from The Big Bang Theory into a complex science fiction story with the kind of mythology that those characters love while maintaining the comedic elements is incredibly satisfying.' Added Penn, 'I was on a vision quest in the most remote parts of the Amazon rainforest when a carrier pigeon arrived with a note from Chuck Lorre asking if I wanted to help make a show that the characters from Big Bang Theory would watch. I couldn't resist that idea, so I packed up my yurt and hailed the next dirigible out. At the same time, Chuck sent an expedition to locate Bill Prady, who had been frozen with his shield across his chest in a block of arctic ice. The team assembled, we set out to make this insane show, which lives in a universe created by Chuck and Bill. I couldn't be more honored to be working with these amazing people.' Lorre, Prady and Penn executive produce Stuart Fails to Save the Universe. Lorre's eponymous production company produces in association with Warner Bros. TV, his long-time studio home. 'Chuck and Bill have given us one of the most enduring comedies of our time with The Big Bang Theory, and we can't wait to see the universe continue with this new series,' said Channing Dungey, chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. Television Group and WBD U.S. Networks. 'With the help of Zak — a masterful storyteller — this next iteration promises to capture the essence of what fans loved about the original series, but with a completely fresh twist. We thank our partners HBO Max for joining us on this next adventure.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
Tom's Guide
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
HBO Max just confirmed a new 'Big Bang Theory' spinoff — and it's nothing like 'Young Sheldon'
We just got a major update about the next "The Big Bang Theory" spinoff, which is coming to HBO Max. "Big Bang Theory" co-creator Chuck Lorre was reported to be developing a new spinoff (aside from "Young Sheldon") for the recently-renamed streamer back in 2023 (per Variety). Thanks to a press release from HBO Max, we now know that the new series, "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe," has received a series order. "We're excited to be continuing the legacy of 'The Big Bang Theory,'" said Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO of HBO and HBO Max Content. "Much like the original series, this new chapter wouldn't be possible without the vision and storytelling brilliance of Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, as well as Zak Penn, who has brought fresh insight and a distinctive voice to an already exceptional creative team." While there's not a ton of info on the show at present, here's a quick rundown of what we know about the new spinoff right now. One thing's for sure: It sounds like it's going to be a very different kind of show. Alongside the announcement, HBO Max has shared a logline for the series, and it sounds like it'll be a weirder show than you might expect. It reads: "Comic book store owner Stuart Bloom is tasked with restoring reality after he breaks a device built by Sheldon and Leonard, accidentally bringing about a multiverse Armageddon. Stuart is aided in this quest by his girlfriend Denise, geologist friend Bert, and quantum physicist/all-around pain in the ass Barry Kripke. Along the way, they meet alternate-universe versions of characters we've come to know and love from 'The Big Bang Theory.' As the title implies, things don't go well." Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Kevin Sussman is reprising the role of Stuart Bloom, alongside fellow "Big Bang Theory" alums Lauren Lupkus (as Denise), John Ross Bowie (as Barry Kripke) and Brian Posehn (as Bert). That's it for the confirmed cast at present, but seeing as that logline namedrops Leonard and Sheldon and talks about "alternative-universe versions" of the gang, is sure seems likely that we might see other faces from across the show's 12 seasons cropping up, too. Fellow exec producer Bill Prady pitches the show as "a complex science fiction story with the kind of mythology that those ["Big Bang Theory"] characters love" and further promises that he's "certain that joy will come through the screen." If you're looking forward to streaming "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe," we don't have a release date just yet, and with the series order just coming in, we might be waiting a little while yet. In the meantime, if you're looking to get the most out of your HBO Max subscription, check out our guides to the best shows on HBO Max and the best HBO Max movies for tons of top streaming recommendations.
See - Sada Elbalad
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
"Big Bang Theory" Spinoff Series "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe" Is Moving Forward
Yara Sameh The 'Big Bang Theory' spinoff series 'Stuart Fails to Save the Universe' has been greenlit at HBO Max. The series was originally announced as being in development back in April 2023. As previously reported, the cast of the series is made up of 'Big Bang Theory' alums Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn, and John Ross Bowie. The series hails from co-creators Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, and Bill Prady. 'We're excited to be continuing the legacy of 'The Big Bang Theory.' Much like the original series, this new chapter wouldn't be possible without the vision and storytelling brilliance of Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, as well as Zak Penn, who has brought fresh insight and a distinctive voice to an already exceptional creative team,' said Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and HBO Max Content. HBO Max has also officially confirmed plot details for the show for the first time. The logline states: 'Comic book store owner Stuart Bloom (Sussman) is tasked with restoring reality after he breaks a device built by Sheldon and Leonard, accidentally bringing about a multiverse Armageddon. Stuart is aided in this quest by his girlfriend Denise (Lapkus), geologist friend Bert (Posehn), and quantum physicist/all-around pain in the ass Barry Kripke (Bowie). Along the way, they meet alternate-universe versions of characters we've come to know and love from 'The Big Bang Theory.' As the title implies, things don't go well.' 'I wanted to do something radical that would take me out of my comfort zone. Something the characters on 'The Big Bang Theory,' would have loved, hated, and argued about,' Lorre said. The series is produced by Chuck Lorre Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, where Lorre is under an overall deal. Lorre, Penn, and Prady are also executive producers. 'I was on a vision quest in the most remote parts of the Amazon Rainforest when a carrier pigeon arrived with a note from Chuck Lorre asking if I wanted to help make a show that the characters from 'Big Bang Theory' would watch,' Penn said. 'I couldn't resist that idea, so I packed up my yurt and hailed the next dirigible out. At the same time, Chuck sent an expedition to locate Bill Prady, who had been frozen with his shield across his chest in a block of arctic ice. The team assembled, we set out to make this insane show, which lives in a universe created by Chuck and Bill. I couldn't be more honored to be working with these amazing people.' This will now be the fourth show in the 'Big Bang' universe. Aside from the mothership show, which ran for 12 highly-rated seasons on CBS, the prequel 'Young Sheldon' wrapped up its own seven-season run at the broadcast network in May 2024. A spinoff of that show, 'Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage' starring Montana Jordan and Emily Osment, debuted on CBS on October 17, 2024. This also marks the first series pickup announced since Max officially rebranded (or re-rebranded) itself as HBO Max. 'The process of writing this show with Chuck and Zak has been damn fun, and I'm certain that joy will come through the screen,' Prady said. 'Putting characters we loved from 'The Big Bang Theory' into a complex science fiction story with the kind of mythology that those characters love while maintaining the comedic elements is incredibly satisfying.' 'Chuck and Bill have given us one of the most enduring comedies of our time with 'The Big Bang Theory,' and we can't wait to see the universe continue with this new series,' added Channing Dungey, chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. Television Group and WBD US Networks. 'With the help of Zak — a masterful storyteller — this next iteration promises to capture the essence of what fans loved about the original series, but with a completely fresh twist. We thank our partners HBO Max for joining us on this next adventure.' Speaking at a panel at the Banff World Media Festival in June, Lorre teased that the new show would be quite the departure from 'The Big Bang Theory' in terms of its look onscreen. 'There's a lot of CGI,' Lorre revealed. 'There's a lot of special technical stuff that — you know, for me in my career, a big production number was two people sitting on a couch, drinking coffee! This is different. This is trying to incorporate some of that world of science fiction/fantasy into a comedy. And I'm completely out of my element, which is what I wanted. Which is what I was hoping to do, something that I had no experience with. 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