Sheldon was The Big Bang Theory’s breakout character, but somebody else would have to step up when the focus isn’t on Sheldon.
Laurie Metcalf frequently guest-stars on The Big Bang Theory as Sheldon’s mother, but she’d have to be a main cast member on a Sheldon-as-a-kid show.
On Monday, news broke that The Big Bang Theory’s producers are developing a potential spin-off of the mega hit comedy that would focus on a younger version of Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons).
A strong supporting cast The Big Bang Theory would be nothing without its character interaction.