When The Big Bang Theory debuted in 2007, few could have predicted it would grow into one of television’s most successful comedy franchises. Now, with multiple spinoffs already under its belt, the universe is expanding again with Stuart Fails to Save the Universe.
However, creator Chuck Lorre knows the upcoming series is taking a risk. The producer openly admitted that building a show around Stuart Bloom — the awkward comic-book shop owner played by Kevin Sussman — may divide audiences.
According to Lorre, the project is a “big swing,” and he’s fully aware it might land in two very different ways. “It will either be revered or reviled,” he said.
The bold concept signals a new direction for the long-running franchise. Instead of focusing on the main scientific geniuses or the Cooper family, the spotlight will fall on one of the show’s most unlikely characters.