Jim Parsons revealed that he wouldn’t take on a role in a Big Bang Theory reboot anytime soon, but added that he would “never say never to anything.”
The star, 51, notably played the character Sheldon Cooper on the beloved sitcom that aired for a total of 12 seasons from 2007 to 2019.
Parsons’ revelation comes as three new stars were announced to join an upcoming spin-off of the original series, leaving fans with mixed reactions.
During an episode of Who is talking to Chris Wallace? On Friday, Jim called his time playing Sheldon a “blessing.”
And when asked if he would appear in a reboot, the actor responded, “Now that we’re sitting here, no, but I wouldn’t say never to anything either, because life changes a lot.”
Jim Parsons, 51, revealed that he would not take on a role in a Big Bang Theory reboot anytime soon, but added that he would “never say never to anything”; seen earlier this month in New York
He continued: ‘You know, one of the things is that it was as special as it was. And they call it lightning in a bottle for a reason, and you can be sure it wouldn’t be that.
‘And then why would we do it? I don’t know, that’s how I feel about it right now. But as I say, God willing, life is very long.’
Elsewhere in the interview, Wallace asked Parsons if being known to people as Sheldon Cooper was a “blessing or a curse.”
The star expressed, “I feel strongly that it’s almost, if not totally, 100% a blessing right now. I don’t know, I know I wouldn’t have said that 10 years ago.”
A spin-off of The Big Bang Theory titled Young Sheldon has already been created, which aired from 2017 until earlier this year in May.
Parsons executive produced the CBS series and also took on the role of narrator.
However, he also had the opportunity to reprise his featured role as physicist Sheldon Cooper at Caltech for the finale.
while talking to People In June, Jim opened up about briefly stepping into Cooper’s shoes once again and admitted that it gave him the closure he needed. He also reunited with his on-screen wife, Amy Farrah Fowler (played by Mayim Bialik).
The star notably played the character Sheldon Cooper in the beloved sitcom that aired for a total of 12 seasons from 2007 to 2019.
And when asked if he would appear in a reboot, the actor responded: “As we sit here now, no, but I wouldn’t say never to anything either, because life changes a lot”; seen in september in new york
“It felt like a perfect little coda at the end of that whole beautiful experience,” he explained to the outlet.
‘All of those actors, writers and the crew of Young Sheldon are very beloved. “To be able to come back and be in their space as a very welcome guest was… it was really sweet.”
In May during an appearance on The viewJim further reflected on playing Sheldon once again, saying it was “incredibly special.”
“When we started talking about it, I was uneasy because I thought, ‘I’m not dying to put my clothes back on.'”
He added: “But when they described what the story was going to be like and then they went and did it… you know, we were a multi-camera show, it was a live audience like this, (but) this was very private and quiet.” , single chamber.’
‘And it felt like a coda to the whole experience. It felt very… I don’t know, sacred is too big a word, but being with Mayim and doing that, it was very special.”
Jim said, “I didn’t realize I wanted to say goodbye to the character that way, but I did, and I’m really glad it happened.”
Earlier this week, The Big Bang Theory confirmed that three of its stars will return for an upcoming spin-off.
The original show starred Parsons, Bialik, Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar and Melissa Rauch.
A spin-off of The Big Bang Theory titled Young Sheldon has already been created, which aired from 2017 until earlier this year in May (seen above).
Development of the latest installment was initially unveiled in April 2023 with co-creator and executive producer Chuck Lorre attached.
The details were kept secret, as Lorre said. television line last November that the program was not fully developed: “I think the rule does not talk about birth until the second trimester.”
“That’s a long way of saying no, I have nothing to say about it other than it’s something we’re discussing.”
Now, it has been revealed that the show is moving forward, with Lauren Lapkus, Kevin Sussman and Brian Posehn confirmed to reprise their roles.
If the show comes to fruition, it will be the third spin-off of the original and so far fans have expressed mixed reactions.
Upon hearing about this week’s update, one person asked X, “How many spinoffs does this show need?” Someone else predicted: ‘Oh wow. It’ll probably be terrible.’
Development of the latest installment was initially unveiled in April 2023 with co-creator and executive producer Chuck Lorre attached.
Upon hearing about this week’s update, one person asked X, “How many spinoffs does this show need?” Someone else predicted: ‘Oh wow. It’s probably going to be terrible
In contrast, one person positively said, “I know this will be a success,” and another excitedly wrote, “Yes please,” in all caps.
Another wrote on Elon Musk’s social media platform: “No, a deal is not necessary.”
There was also an opinion that creators “just want to make more money.”
‘Some things simply belong to the past. Please let it rest,” someone else added to the speech.
In contrast, one person positively said, “I know this will be a hit,” and another enthusiastically wrote, “Yes please,” in capital letters.
The Big Bang Theory concluded its 279th and final episode of the CBS show’s 12 seasons in April 2019.
Parsons has been keeping busy and is starring in the Broadway play called Our Town, which officially debuted earlier this week on October 10.
Parsons has been keeping busy and is starring in the Broadway play called Our Town, which officially debuted earlier this week on October 10 (seen above).
The show, written by Thornton Wilder, returned to the Broadway stage for the first time in more than 20 years.
The revival features a total of 28 actors, also including Katie Holmes, Zoey Deutch, Ephraim Sykes, Julie Halston and Michelle Wilson.
The premise follows the “timeless story of a small town” as “a stage director chronicles the daily lives of its locals, describes a childhood friendship turned marriage, and sets the stage for magnificent truths of what it means to be alive,” according to Broadway’s official website.
Previews began Tuesday, September 17 at the Barrymore Theatre, with dates scheduled through January 19, 2025.
