Which of the ‘Big Bang Theory’ spinoff stars do you miss seeing on your screen every week?
Fans heartbroken over the fact that The Big Bang Theory had come to a close after a sensational 12-season run, were delighted to discover that the adventures of the ingenious Sheldon Cooper would continue in the prequel spin-off, Young Sheldon. What followed was a look at the childhood of this eccentric character that allowed them to see, over the course of seven seasons, Sheldon grow up to become the man they knew and loved.
As he combats a life of football and church in Texas for one as a genius child, audiences learn everything about the early life of the character, narrated by adult Sheldon, with Jim Parsons vocally reprising his Big Bang Theory role. Catch up with the cast of Young Sheldon and see what the stars had to say about the series!
Iain Armitage
Character Played: Sheldon Cooper
Born:
July 15, 2008, in Georgia
Best Known For: The TV show Big Little Lies (2017-2019), as well as the movies The Glass Castle (2017) and Scoob! (2020)
Thoughts on Young Sheldon: “I don’t think you can wrap up a seven-year experience that has been as wonderful as this. Every single person that works here, every cast member, every crew member, works so hard. [They’re] so dedicated to what they do. They’re so funny and they really feel like family.”
Zoe Perry
Character Played: Mary Cooper
Born: September 26, 1983, in Chicago, Illinois
Best Known For: The TV series’ The Family (2016) and Scandal (2017)
Thoughts on Young Sheldon: “What I love about our show is there’s so much heart to it but they also manage to pull the funny out,” she said. “The reality is [that] there can be a lot of consternation and frustration when it comes to all our familial relationships.”
Lance Barber
Character Played: George Cooper Sr.
Born: June 29, 1973, in Battle Creek, Michigan
Best Known For: Movies including For Your Consideration (2006), Leatherheads (2008) and Gangster Squad (2013)
Thoughts on Young Sheldon: “I love the writers’ choice to end the episode that way [with his character’s death], to tell the story that way because it’s a great device… I imagine this whole thing will be polarizing. Some people will not like it because it’s hard and some people will appreciate it because it’s hard. I certainly do.”
Montana Jordan
Character Played: Georgie Cooper
Born: March 8, 2003, in Longview, Texas
Best Known For: The show The Big Bang Theory (2018) and the movie The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter (2018)
Thoughts on Young Sheldon: “When I first read the role of Georgie, I thought I was reading an autobiography. Everything lined up to my life back in Texas. I played football, and I always got in trouble for having a messy room. I mean, I could sit here and name 100 things that me and Georgie have in common.”
Raegan Revord
Character Played: Missy Cooper
Born: January 3, 2008, in San Diego, California
Best Known For: The TV series Modern Family (2014-2016) and the movie Wish Upon (2017)
Thoughts on Young Sheldon: “It’s been an honor to be there. I am obsessed with every single person I’ve worked with on that show. They’re all amazing. And it’s kind of crazy thinking about the passage of time, because it feels like it’s flown by, but also, if I think back on it, it feels like I was just a little baby whenever we started.”
Annie Potts
Character Played: Meemaw
Born: October 28, 1952, in Nashville, Tennessee
Best Known For: The TV series Designing Women (1986-1993), as well as the movies Ghostbusters (1984), Pretty in Pink (1986) and Toy Story 4 (2019)
Thoughts on Young Sheldon: “I mean, it’s been half of Ian’s life, and it’s been a 10th of mine, but at 70, that feels significant. And, you know, it’s a little village that we have, and we’ve all taken care of each other and raised each other up.”
Craig T. Nelson
Character Played: Coach Dale Ballard
Born: April 4, 1944 in Spokane, Washington
Best Known For: The TV series, Coach (1989-1997), as well as the movies Poltergeist (1982), The Incredibles (2004) and The Family Stone (2005)
Thoughts on Young Sheldon: “He’s set in his ways, but at the same time, he’s just kind of freewheeling. He seems to have his particular perspective on things.”
Matt Hobby
Character Played: Pastor Jeff Difford
Born: January 18, 1985
Best Known for: TV series including Hart of Dixie (2013-2015) and The Grinder (2015-2016)
Thoughts on Young Sheldon: “I’m so grateful to have been a part of this wonderful story for seven years. I will miss these kind, genius, loving people. I’m so proud that this will always be a part of my life.”
Emily Osment
Character Played: Mandy McAllister
Born: March 10, 1992, in Los Angeles, California
Best Known For: TV series including Hannah Montana (2006-2011) and Young & Hungry (2014-2018)
Thoughts on Young Sheldon: “I was just supposed to do one guest star appearance. That was my deal. It was one episode, and then they brought me back for two more, and then they brought me back for seven more. Then they brought me on as a regular.”
