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Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
TV fans baffled after one of the 'biggest sitcoms ever' confirms sci-fi spin-off
The Big Bang Theory fans have been left seriously confused after the 'absolutely insane' plot of the upcoming spin-off was finally confirmed. The original sitcom ended in 2019 after 12 years on our screens, but sparked two separate prequel shows – Young Sheldon and George & Mandy's First Marriage. In 2023, bosses announced that another program based on Kevin Sussman's Stuart Bloom was on the way from co-creators Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, and Bill Prady, and it has now been greenlit at HBO Max. A string of familiar faces will be getting in on the action, including Denise actress Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn as Bert, and Barry Kripke star John Ross Bowie – while co-creators Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, and Bill Prady. However, Stuart Fails To Save The Universe will be a huge departure from the usual TBBT that viewers know as it will see the comic book owner travelling through a multiverse and trying to 'restore reality'. The logline, via Variety, reads: '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.' While it is not clear when Stuart Fails To Save The Universe will premiere, it's fair to say that many were blindsided by the direction of the show, and flocked to social media to unpack the plot. Reddit user MarketingOwn3547 posted: 'I legit can't tell if serious…' 'What? That is so ridiculously divorced from the setting of the original show that I kind of love it. I can only hope that they fully embrace the genre shift and go as weird as they can,' BerksEngineer commented. Alarming-Wish2607 agreed: 'That's absolutely insane. They have earned my attention for at least one or two episodes. If it's bad I owe them nothing.' 'I actually watched all of BBT and mostly enjoyed it. Stuart was fun in very small doses. I can't imagine the character leading a series. This sounds so bad, Lenifilm replied. As Goldman250 added: 'I'm sorry, what the f**k is that plot? I think they might actually be making a show that I'll enjoy.' The Big Bang Theory was hugely popular during the original run, and has gone down as one of the biggest sitcoms in TV history. The upcoming series marks the fourth program in the universe with Chuck sharing in a statement: '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.' Teasing what to expect while at the Banff World Media Festival last month, he added: 'There's a lot of CGI. More Trending 'There's a lot of special technical stuff. 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. View More » 'Something that I had no experience with. And maybe I can learn as we go.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Wrestling icon's children set to carry family legacy after uncle's death aged 38 MORE: 'I lead one of TV's biggest sci-fi shows, but no one recognises me' MORE: Too Much is Netflix's best ever comedy – I've already binged it twice
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'The Big Bang Theory' Spinoff Coming and Some Major Cast Members Are Set to Return
The Big Bang Theory is getting another spinoff. On July 9, Deadline confirmed that HBO Max has ordered Stuart Fails To Save The Universe, which will star some of the original cast members, including Kevin Sussman (Stuart Bloom), Lauren Lapkus (Denise), Brian Posehn (Bert) and Ross Bowie (Barry Kripke). The Big Bang Theory co-creator Bill Prady called the new show "a complex science fiction story." TBBT's co-creator Chuck Lorre is also involved in the new series. As for the show's main storyline, it will follow Bloom's quest to restore reality "after he breaks a device built by Sheldon and Leonard," portrayed by Jim Parsons and Johnny Galecki respectively. The very thing that Stuart breaks causes a "multiverse Armageddon." 'We're excited to be continuing the legacy of The Big Bang Theory,' Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO, HBO and HBO Max Content, said. '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.' Sussman previously teased the spinoff in an Instagram post uploaded back in March. Many fans reacted to the idea of a Stuart spinoff and most seemed interested. "Wow can't wait for this, especially if they're letting Stuart be Stuart, dude killed in that role," one person wrote. "I can't wait. Kevin, you're so awesome and deserve to be the star of your own show," someone else said. This is the second official spinoff to come from The Big Bang Theory, which aired from 2007 through 2019. Young Sheldon hit cable TV from 2017 through 2024. The popular show wrapped after its seventh season.'The Big Bang Theory' Spinoff Coming and Some Major Cast Members Are Set to Return first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 9, 2025
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- 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
3 days ago
- 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
3 days ago
- 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.
