- By Sukanya Saha
- Sat, 15 Apr 2023 12:57 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
A new spin-off of the popular TV show The Big Bang Theory is currently being developed by show creator Chuck Lorre for HBO Max, following the success of Young Sheldon. Lorre has revealed that he is in the initial stages of creating another series within the Big Bang Theory franchise.
During Warner Bros. Discovery's press meet, it was announced that the new Big Bang Theory spin-off would be streamed on Max, which is the combined platform of HBO Max and Discovery+.
Although details about the plot and cast of the new series are currently unknown, Variety recently reported that the spin-off will feature a new cast, while also leaving open the possibility for the previous Big Bang Theory stars to make appearances.
The Big Bang Theory was co-created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, both of whom served also as executive producers for the widely popular comedy show. Airing from 2007 to 2019, the show centred around four socially awkward friends who discover new insights about life beyond the laboratory when they are introduced to a free-spirited woman.
The Big Bang Theory boasted a talented ensemble cast that included Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Melissa Rauch, Mayim Bialik, and Kevin Sussman.
The show achieved immense success and even led to a spin-off series called Young Sheldon in 2017, which explores the early life of Sheldon Cooper from the original show. Recently, filming for the seventh season of Young Sheldon concluded, with Raegan Revord, one of the show's stars, sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses through a bunch of photos on Instagram.
The post was captioned as: "That's a wrap on season 6. Even after all this time I can't believe I get to be a part of this incredible show surrounded by the most loving and supportive cast and crew! See you this summer for season 7!"
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Producer Steve Holland has hinted that the seventh season of the show may be its final season, which could be disappointing news for fans. In an interview with TVLine, he had shared, "We've certainly started to talk about it. When you're in the middle of a season, it's such a grind that we haven't had too many in-depth conversations. But now, as we're getting to the end [of season 6], we've started to talk about it more.
"There are certainly [plot points] we know we want to hit next season, and there are certain things where, if it's the end versus if it's just [another season], those things might be different. It's not my decision to make."