A brand-new spinoff series from The Big Bang Theory universe is officially on the way. Titled Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, this sitcom is set to stream on HBO Max, picking up six years after the original series concluded.
What to Expect
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Stuart Bloom returns: Kevin Sussman reprises his role as the lovable, underappreciated comic-book store owner whose life takes a bizarre turn when he accidentally triggers a multiverse disaster using a device originally built by Sheldon and Leonard.
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The mission: Stuart must undo the damage and restore reality—with help from familiar faces:
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His girlfriend, Denise
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Bert, the geologist friend
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Barry Kripke, the abrasive quantum physicist
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Sci-fi meets sitcom: The narrative blends wry humor with science-fiction elements, introducing alternate-universe versions of characters fans know and love.
Returning Faces… in New Roles
Two actors who previously appeared in The Big Bang Theory are back, but with a twist: they portray entirely new characters in this spinoff.
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Ryan Cartwright appears as Kyle, a comic-book nerd and regular at Stuart’s store.
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Josh Brener plays Trevor, another friend and coworker of Stuart’s.
Despite their history on the original show, these actors step into fresh roles within this multiverse-spanning comedy.
Also confirmed to return in their original roles are Lauren Lapkus (Denise), Brian Posehn (Bert), and John Ross Bowie (Barry Kripke), ensuring fans can reunite with some of their favorite personalities.
