When Young Sheldon emotionally wrapped up in May 2024, fans teared up as the Cooper family story concluded. But the real-life journey for the cast had only just begun. One year later, these actors have taken new paths—some soaring literally, others returning to the S.T.E.A.M.y legacy via spin-offs, Broadway, or entirely new chapters. Let’s check in on what each beloved member is up to now.
✈️ Iain Armitage (Sheldon Cooper)
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Just 16 at the finale, Iain has stepped away from new roles to get his student pilot’s license in LA—a passion project he’s spoken about in interviews thesun.co.uk+15people.com+15thetab.com+15.
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He’s also quietly auditioning and staying connected with castmates like Jim Parsons, sharing throwback photos from Broadway outings .
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Rumors swirl about a potential return to Big Little Lies, where he played Ziggy, if a rumored Season 3 moves forward ew.com+4soapcentral.com+4soapcentral.com+4.
🤱 Zoë Perry (Mary Cooper)
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Zoë remains deeply woven into the Young Sheldon world, reprising her role in the spin-off Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage en.wikipedia.org+15people.com+15ew.com+15.
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She also appeared in The Conners, even sharing the screen with her real-life mother, Laurie Metcalfpeople.com+9people.com+9soapcentral.com+9.
👨 Lance Barber (George Cooper Sr.)
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Although George Sr. died in the finale, Barber surprised fans with a dream sequence cameo in the spin-off—landing one final emotional family moment people.com+1soapcentral.com+1.
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He’s also voiced a character on Big City Greens, continuing his versatile acting journeypeople.com+13justwatch.com+13ew.com+13.
👶 Montana Jordan (Georgie Cooper)
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No break here—Montana stars in the same spin-off as Georgie, alongside Emily Osment as Mandy. The show was renewed for a second season glamour.com+13people.com+13thetab.com+13.
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Off-camera, life mirrored art: he became a first-time dad in May 2024 and got engaged shortly after. Talk about full circle!
📚 Raegan Revord (Missy Cooper)
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Raegan reprises Missy in the spin-off, exploring her character’s grief and teenage rebellionthetab.compeople.com+1ew.com+1.
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She’s also launching a young adult novel, Rules for Fake Girlfriends, due Autumn 2025soapcentral.com+2thetab.com+2thetab.com+2.
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Plus, she runs an online book club—aimed at getting youth to read face-to-face, not just scroll .
👵 Annie Potts (Meemaw)
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Meemaw lives on—Annie keeps appearing as the fiery grandmother in the spin-off seriesthesun.co.uk+5people.com+5sohu.com+5.
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She also starred in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and is venturing into a charming rom-com, 40 Dates and 40 Nights thetab.com+4justwatch.com+4entert.online+4.
⛪ Matt Hobby (Pastor Jeff)
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Pastor Jeff pops up regularly in Georgie & Mandy thetab.com+13people.com+13ew.com+13.
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Matt is also co-hosting the Pay or Request podcast, keeping humor and sincerity alive off-screen soapcentral.com.
🌤 Emily Osment (Mandy McAllister)
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Mandy is now a full-time character in the spin-off, with Emily becoming a series regular .
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Personally, she’s balancing acting with music—releasing new songs under her artist name, Bluebiird—and preparing for marriage after her 2023 engagement thetab.com+1thetab.com+1.
🎭 Jim Parsons (Narrator Sheldon)
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Jim made his only on-screen cameo as adult Sheldon in the Young Sheldon finale, a moment praised as “a gift”thesun.co.uk+6people.com+6entert.online+6.
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Since then, he’s anchored himself in theater—stars in Broadway’s Mother and the revival of Our Townpeople.com+1entert.online+1.
🤖 Wyatt McClure (Billy Sparks)
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Though largely off-screen, Wyatt’s been performing stand-up comedy while exploring new roles .
✅ Final Take
One year after Young Sheldon said its heartfelt goodbye, its cast has shifted gears—but stayed true to heart. From soaring to literal new heights, spinning off into deeper family narratives, launching creative ventures, and continuing stage aplomb, the Cooper family legacy lives on in more ways than one.
Their journeys prove that the end of a show can be the start of even richer stories—for performers and fans alike.
❓ FAQs
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Is Young Sheldon still available to watch?
Yes—it’s streaming on Netflix, and the sequel Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage is available on Paramount+ew.comnine.com.au+13soapcentral.com+13sohu.com+13. -
Will Iain Armitage act again soon?
He’s auditioning and could return to Big Little Lies Season 3, but for now he’s focused on his pilot’s licenseglamour.com+9people.com+9entert.online+9entert.online. -
Which cast members continue in the spinoff?
Zoe Perry, Montana Jordan, Raegan Revord, Annie Potts, Matt Hobby, and Emily Osment all reprise roles in the series nine.com.au+13people.com+13sohu.com+13. -
What else is Raegan Revord working on?
In addition to acting, she’s debuting a YA novel in 2025 and running a monthly online book clubdecider.com+15people.com+15thetab.com+15soapcentral.com+3thetab.com+3ew.com+3. -
Has Jim Parsons returned to TV?
Not yet—after his finale cameo, he’s been focused on Broadway productions like Our Town and Motheren.wikipedia.org+15people.com+15entert.online+15.
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