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Daily Mail
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Big Bang Theory fans divided over spinoff casting bombshell after title reveals focus on minor character
Big Bang Theory fans are split over the latest casting news for the upcoming Max spinoff, which will focus on a minor character from the beloved sitcom. Shortly after the show was announced as a spinoff centered around Kevin Sussman's Stuart Bloom and given the title Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, Warner Bros. Television boss Channing Dungey hinted that the series' timeline might allow for appearances from original characters. Unlike previous Big Bang Theory spinoffs Young Sheldon and Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage, which were prequels happening before the original's timeline, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe marks a significant shift. The Stuart-centric series could bring back familiar faces like Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, or any of the original characters, all of whom had longstanding relationships with Stuart. When asked if the old gang would 'pop in' during a recent interview with Deadline, Dungey teased with a five-word response: 'I would never say never.' With Penny (Cuoco) and Leonard (Galecki) potentially showing up in Stuart's world, fans quickly took to social media to express their thoughts. One Reddit user wrote, 'I'd want to watch it just to see who makes guest cameos.' Another fan shared concerns about the OG characters being altered for the spinoff: 'Hopefully they don't change too much about the characters reprising their roles.' One fan even compared the new show to a major sitcom, writing, 'This is like creating a Friends spinoff set around Gunther…' referencing the side character from the iconic series starring Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, and the late Matthew Perry. Others questioned how many spinoffs can truly succeed. One user posted, 'I'm intrigued how much more Chuck Lorre can milk/expand this franchise down the line (unless 'Fails to Save the Universe' is a hint this may be the last spinoff).' Of course, not everyone is on board with the spinoff. One fan said, 'I feel a whole show on Stuart would get very old very quick. He was okay in small doses.' The casting news comes on the heels of John Ross Bowie, 53, who played the plasma physicist Barry Kripke, joining the upcoming series. With Penny (Cuoco) and Leonard (Galecki) potentially showing up in Stuart's world, fans quickly took to social media to express their thoughts Bowie, who was a recurring presence throughout much of The Big Bang Theory, was downgraded to a guest role in seasons four and ten before the show concluded. One of Barry's standout characteristics was his rhotacism, which gave him an Elmer Fudd-like charm as he swapped 'R' and 'L' sounds with 'W' when speaking. Barry first caught attention in season two's The Killer Robot Instability, where he discovered the gang had built a robot. In response, he created his own robot, the Kripke Krippler, setting up a battle for supremacy. Bowie has signed a talent holding deal with WBTV, ensuring his availability should the series make it through any remaining hurdles, Deadline reports. Shortly after the news broke, Bowie shared a screenshot of the article on Instagram to celebrate. He joked in the caption, 'Exciting news from @deadline… pardon me… deadwine,' imitating his character's signature speech. The spinoff has also added notable talent to its team, with Zak Penn—known for X2: X-Men United, The Avengers, and Ready Player One—joining Bill Prady, co-creator of The Big Bang Theory. Together with Chuck Lorre, they'll co-write the pilot script and executive produce the series.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chuck Lorre Shares Heartfelt On-Air Tribute to L.A. Firefighters Who Saved His Home: 'You Spared Me Incredible Heartache'
Chuck Lorre is offering his thanks to first responders. At the end of his CBS comedy Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage on Jan. 30, the vanity card written by the producer offered a message to the Los Angeles firefighters. After flames blazed across the city, endangering his own home, Lorre revealed it was saved. 'To the crew of the LAFD Fire Truck 14,' Lorre wrote. 'You saved my home. You made a snap decision to stop a rampaging fire that had already destroyed my neighbor's house. In doing so, you spared me incredible heartache. There are no words that can adequately express my gratitude.' 'Maybe I can buy all you guys a nice dinner and you can watch a grown man cry tears of joy over his chicken parm,' he continued. 'Let me know. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Chuck Lorre.' Related: Celebrities Who Have Lost Homes in the Los Angeles Fires, and What They've Said While Lorre's house was spared, many can't say the same. After the fires first sparked in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena neighborhoods of L.A. on Jan. 7, nearly 30 deaths were reported and thousands of structures were lost. Several celebrities, along with over 80,000 displaced residents, were impacted by the fires occurring in L.A. in January. Cameron Mathison, Leighton Meester and Adam Brody, Anna Faris, Ricki Lake, Cary Elwes and Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag all confirmed that their homes were destroyed. Others, like Lorre, Tara Lipinski, Chrissy Teigen, and Britney Spears, were forced to evacuate as the flames rapidly spread. Related: L.A. Fires Live: Hughes Fire and Sepulveda Fire Erupt as Eaton and Palisades Containment Grows Pratt later filed a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles and the Department of Water and Power for the loss of their home. According to the documents, filed in California's Superior Court in Los Angeles County on Tuesday, Jan. 21, Pratt and Montag argue that the devastating fire was "an inescapable and unavoidable consequence" due to how the city and LADWP allegedly managed water supply in the area. 'The Palisades Fire was an inescapable and unavoidable consequence of the egregious failure of the water supply system servicing areas in and around Pacific Palisades, including having an empty water reservoir. This failure was a substantial factor in causing my clients and others to suffer enormous losses,' stated Peter McNulty of the McNulty Law Firm and the attorney for the Pratts. "We intend to hold the City of Los Angeles accountable.' PEOPLE reached out to attorneys for LADWP and the city of Los Angeles for comment, but did not receive a response. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Click here to learn more about how to help the victims of the L.A. fires. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chuck Lorre Uses Latest Vanity Card To Thank Firefighters For Saving His Home
Not all of Chuck Lorre's vanity cards are packed with jokes and snark. In his latest card that appeared at the end of the CBS comedy Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage on Jan. 30, Lorre thanked the first responders who save his home during the Palisades fire. More from Deadline 'The Big Bang Theory': Chuck Lorre Joined By Zak Penn & Bill Prady On Spinoff Series For Max 'Bookie' Gets Season 2 Premiere Date At Max; Trailer Teases Guest Stars Ray Romano, Charlie Sheen, Zach Braff, More Chuck Lorre Remembers Bob Newhart: "I Even Got To Call Him A Friend. How Lucky Am I?" 'To the crew of the LAFD Fire Truck 14,' the card began. 'You saved my home. You made a snap decision to stop a rampaging fire that had already destroyed my neighbor's house. In doing so, you spared me incredible heartache. There are no words that can adequately express my gratitude. Maybe I can buy all you guys a nice dinner and you can watch a grown man cry tears of joy over his chicken parm. Let me know.' All of Lorre's vanity cards can be found at Earlier on Jan. 30, Cal Fire reported that the Palisades Fire was 97% containment while the Eaton Fire was at 99% containment. The fire has consumed 23,000-plus acres and destroyed 6,770 structures, making it the tenth-deadliest and third-most destructive California wildfire on record. Best of Deadline 'Bridgerton' Season 4: Everything We Know So Far 'Knives Out 3': Everything We Know About The Second Rian Johnson Sequel 2025 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Oscars, Spirits, Grammys, Tonys, Guilds & More
