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Though The Big Bang Theory first premiered over 15 years ago, the American sitcom about a group of socially awkward geniuses still retains its pop-cultural relevance to this day. Co-created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, the series ran from 2007 until 2019, eventually surpassing Cheers as the longest-running and highest-rated sitcom in television’s history by the end of its 12-season run. The franchise initially expanded in 2017 with Big Bang Theory’s first spin-off, Young Sheldon, which has gone on to amass its own success away from the flagship series. Now, the universe is growing once more as another Big Bang spin-off is currently in the works with Lorre attached to the upcoming project, according to Variety.
The news initially broke on Wednesday during Warner Bros. Discovery’s press day for its new streaming service Max, which plans to consolidate HBO Max and Discovery+’s content into one platform. According to the announcement, the forthcoming comedy is still in the early stages of development and comes by the way of Lorre’s overall deal at Warner Bros. Television.
The WBD presentation didn’t delve into specifics about the plot or the series’ focus, though it was established that the Big Bang project would stream on the rebranded Max platform should the offshoot be given a series order. Rumors have been floated that the new spin-off would be an hour-long series centering new cast members. However, Big Bang fans shouldn’t fret about not seeing their favorite characters in the upcoming series as there’s potential for the beloved crew of nerds to return as guest stars.
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Big Bang Theory’s Creators Had to Learn From Their Mistakes
Though The Big Bang Theory began with a humble start, the sitcom evolved to become a fixture of pop culture with an enduring legacy that speaks to why it's one of the best modern sitcoms. The success of the series is largely in part to the show’s lighthearted, relatable comedy that transcends time to continue reaching generations as years pass. Though the franchise is still making its mark in television over 15 years later, Big Bang Theory began with a rocky start. Co-creators Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady had to fight to save the series after CBS turned down the first pilot, which resulted in them reworking the script after the network gave them another shot. Without that extra chance, we might not have had the immensely successful series that has skyrocketed into a contemporary cultural phenomenon.
During an interview with EW for Big Bang’s 15th anniversary, the duo spoke on the initial unaired pilot, which featured a female character played by Amanda Walsh. Lorre mentioned that the pilot’s failure was their responsibility as “the role was misconceived.” Instead of keeping the script and recasting the role, the pair decided to rework the script which became the aired pilot episode we’ve come to know. Their second chance gave Lorre and Prady the chance to learn and correct their mistakes to create a script — and subsequently a series — that would connect with audiences.
“The miracle of this show is that we got an opportunity to learn from our mistakes and make it better. CBS called after the first pilot and asked if we could do it again and recast the female lead... but my response to them was, ‘No, I don't think it was a casting problem, I think it was a writing problem.’ Our script didn't fully realize what our possibilities were. I told Bill, ‘Let's add more of these brilliant misbegotten characters, and let's lose the plot entirely. Let's just spend a half hour diving into the lives of these brilliant misfit characters.’”
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