Could Young Sheldon ever become Old Sheldon? According to one Big Bang Theory star, it’s a possibility.
Thoughanother spin-off has officially been confirmed, it won’t follow main character Sheldon, prompting questions as to how his journey will unfold – and if a sequel to TBBT could be a possibility.
While the idea of an older sequel is mostly a joke amongYoung Sheldonfans, it might not be as far-fetched as some might think.
Another sequel teased by Big Bang Theory star
“At this point, hell no. In 30 years, maybe,” Parsons said. “You’ll have to ask me then. It’ll depend on how nice the beach is I’m living on. If it’s flooded away, I might come back.”
Parsons also stated that he was initially ready to leave TBBT in order “to get out of the security of the show to fully find out what was next for me.”
Having said that, the actor maintained his connections to Sheldon by providing the narrator voiceover during Young Sheldon.
For fans, the premise of the spinoff is something that there’s definitely a demand for.
“Imagine a show that shows us Sheldon as a grandpa. He’s a famous scientist or something and makes ground-breaking discoveries,” Cilyes25postedon Reddit.
“First, there would have to be someone to play Sheldon. That would be even harder to cast than it was to show him as a child. Second, Sheldon and Amy are well-known scientists who share a Nobel in physics. It’s not like there are that many ground-breaking discoveries in theoretical physics.” anotherargued.
“I feel like that could work as a next season of TBBT or maybe a mini spinoff, good idea tho, just don’t think it needs a whole show,” a thirdstated.
However, some fans think that other kinds of TBBT spin-offs should take precedence.
“If anything I want an adult Paige (Paige in her 30s or 40s) spin-off,”musedanother Redditor.
At present, the only spin-off confirmed for the franchise concerns Georgie and Mandy’s relationship, being filmed as a multi-cam sitcom.
Jasmine Valentine is a TV and Movies Writer on Dexerto’s UK team. She’s the go-to source for all things Young Sheldon and Virgin River. Jasmine has also written for the likes of Total Film, The Daily Beast, and Radio Times. You can contact her at jasmine.waters@dexerto.com
