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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.
Geek Tyrant
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Details Revealed on THE BIG BANG THEORY Spinoff Series STUART FAILS TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE — GeekTyrant
The Big Bang Theory universe is back, and this time, it's Stuart Bloom's turn to (try to) save the day. HBO Max has officially given a series order to Stuart Fails to Save the Universe , a new spinoff that puts the soft-spoken comic book store owner in the very unexpected role of multiverse savior. Kevin Sussman will return as Stuart, and he's leading a wild, sci-fi comedy adventure where the stakes are… everything. According to the official synopsis: '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.' This is going to be a full-on sci-fi multiverse romp, with Stuart at the helm. That's either genius or madness, and honestly, probably both. One thing is for sure, this isn't the bonkers direction that I thought it would go. The cast includes Big Bang fan-favorites: Lauren Lapkus as Denise, Brian Posehn as Bert, and John Ross Bowie as Kripke. The series is produced by Big Bang creator Chuck Lorre , original series co-creator Bill Prady, and Ready Player One writer Zak Penn. Prady shared his enthusiasm for the genre-shift in a press release: '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 Lorre added: ' Stuart Fails to Save the Universe is something the characters on The Big Bang Theory would have loved, hated, and argued about.' That meta tone feels right on-brand. No premiere date has been announced yet, but with the series order locked in, expect this chaotic multiverse journey to kick off sooner rather than later. Whether Stuart actually saves the universe, or just makes things hilariously worse remains to be seen. Either way, it looks like Big Bang fans are in for something completely different and weird.
Daily Mail
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The Big Bang Theory spin-off Stuart Fails to Save the Universe gets the green light at Max
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. 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. 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.' 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.
CNN
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
‘Big Bang Theory' spinoff ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe' coming to HBO Max
'The Big Bang Theory' universe is growing again. On Wednesday, Warner Bros. Television and Chuck Lorre Productions announced 'Stuart Fails to Save the Universe,' a new series coming to HBO Max. According to a press release, the new show will center on comic book store owner Stuart Bloom, who is 'tasked with restoring reality after he breaks a device built by Sheldon and Leonard, accidentally bringing about a multiverse Armageddon.' Kevin Sussman played Stuart on the hit comedy 'The Big Bang Theory' and will reprise the role on the new show. The series will also star Lauren Lapkus, Stuart's girlfriend Denise, Brian Posehn, Stuart's geologist friend, and John Ross Bowie, as Barry Kripke. All are reprising characters they first played on 'The Big Bang Theory.' A press release adds: '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.' Sheldon and Leonard were played by Jim Parsons and Johnny Galecki on the original series, but were not listed in the press release as being among the regular cast in the new show. The show will be executive produced by creators Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn and Bill Prady. 'I wanted to do something radical that would take me out of my comfort zone,' Lorre said in a statement. 'Something the characters on 'The Big Bang Theory,' would have loved, hated, and argued about.' '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 added. '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.' 'The Big Bang Theory,' about a group of nerdy friends ran from 2007 to May 2019. The first spinoff, 'Young Sheldon,' ran for seven seasons and concluded last year. 'Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage,' will debut its second season in the fall. Warner Bros. and HBO Max are owned by CNN's parent company.
CNN
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
‘Big Bang Theory' spinoff ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe' coming to HBO Max
'The Big Bang Theory' universe is growing again. On Wednesday, Warner Bros. Television and Chuck Lorre Productions announced 'Stuart Fails to Save the Universe,' a new series coming to HBO Max. According to a press release, the new show will center on comic book store owner Stuart Bloom, who is 'tasked with restoring reality after he breaks a device built by Sheldon and Leonard, accidentally bringing about a multiverse Armageddon.' Kevin Sussman played Stuart on the hit comedy 'The Big Bang Theory' and will reprise the role on the new show. The series will also star Lauren Lapkus, Stuart's girlfriend Denise, Brian Posehn, Stuart's geologist friend, and John Ross Bowie, as Barry Kripke. All are reprising characters they first played on 'The Big Bang Theory.' A press release adds: '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.' Sheldon and Leonard were played by Jim Parsons and Johnny Galecki on the original series, but were not listed in the press release as being among the regular cast in the new show. The show will be executive produced by creators Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn and Bill Prady. 'I wanted to do something radical that would take me out of my comfort zone,' Lorre said in a statement. 'Something the characters on 'The Big Bang Theory,' would have loved, hated, and argued about.' '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 added. '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.' 'The Big Bang Theory,' about a group of nerdy friends ran from 2007 to May 2019. The first spinoff, 'Young Sheldon,' ran for seven seasons and concluded last year. 'Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage,' will debut its second season in the fall. Warner Bros. and HBO Max are owned by CNN's parent company.
