Kaley Cuoco’s new career update just made Penny’s return inThe Big Bang Theoryspinoff more likely. AfterYoung Sheldon ended, Chuck Lorre and his team launched a new expansion series inGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, which follows Sheldon’s older brother, Georgie, as he navigates family life with Mandy. As good as the show thus far is, however, itbarely has any ties toThe Big Bang Theory. Instead, it’s more of a sequel toYoung Sheldon, which doesn’t really scratch the itch for those who are missing the nerd-centric sitcom.
So it was exciting when it was reported that Lorre is working on another spinoff, this time, with a strong connection toThe Big Bang Theory. Specific plot details are still scant at the moment, but according to the trades, the new show will bring back three fan-favorite supporting characters — Stuart, Denise, and Bert. Admittedly, not having any main Pasadena gang member is quite disappointing, butCuoco is open to returning as Penny inThe Big Bang Theoryspinoff, and now, a new step in her career inches her closer to reprising her most iconic role to date.
Kaley Cuoco’s New Comedy Is Produced By Warner Bros. Television, Like TBBT Spinoff
Kansans City Star Is Set To Air On HBO
In a new report (viaDeadline), Cuoco is supposedly starring in a new comedy fromHackstrio of Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky. TitledKansas City Star, the show will feature Cuoco as a “semi-famous actress who returns to her hometown to work with a regional theater troupe.” While starring in her own show will make her busier, working on this new project actually opens the door wider for her to make a cameo as Penny inThe Big Bang Theoryspinoff since both shows are produced by Warner Bros. TV.
Lorre isn’t involved inKansas City Star, he not only has a good relationship with Cuoco, but also with Warner Bros. TV, where he is currently under an overall deal. So he could easily arrange for Penny to make a quick cameo.
Assuming that the projects move forward, it would be much easier to organize Cuoco’s return to the nerd-centric franchise, especially if they film around the same time. It’s safe to say thatboth comedies will shoot on the stages at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, whichThe Big Bang Theorycalled home for 12 seasons. While Lorre isn’t involved inKansas City Star, he not only has a good relationship with Cuoco, but also with Warner Bros. TV, where he is currently under an overall deal. So he could easily arrange for Penny to make a quick cameo.
Why Penny Needs To Return In The Big Bang Theory Spinoff
Penny’s Involvement Has Several Benefits To The Next The Big Bang Theory Show
There isn’t a shortage of reasons for Penny to return inThe Big Bang Theoryfranchise. Considering how beloved Cuoco and her character are, fans would be more than thrilled to see her in any kind of circumstances, especially after theYoung Sheldonfinale failed to feature a much-clamored cameo. That said, there are also some narrative benefits to her possible appearance. For starters, she can provide a needed update on how the Pasadena gang is doing afterThe Big Bang Theoryfinale. This is especially vital for her and Leonard’s sake, because of how divisive their pregnancy arc was.
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Secondly, and also in connection to her marriage, Penny’s appearance inThe Big Bang Theoryspinoff can finally settle theLeonard is deadmystery that theYoung Sheldonfinale birthed. If she happens to encounter any of Lorre’s new lead characters, whatever she says will confirm how her husband is. This is particularly important because the rumors aboutLeonard’s demise will significantly change the wayThe Big Bang Theoryfinaleis perceived. While the pair’s final arc was divisive, the fact that they appeared happy made up for it. Their story would turn tragic if Leonard is gone.
Lorre’s upcoming The Big Bang Theory spinoff will supposedly stream on Max.
Finally, Cuoco’s cameo as Penny can bolster people’s interest in the new endeavor. Lorre’s currently in-development offshoot will feature supporting characters at the center of its storytelling. While viewers are familiar with them. The jury is still out if the public actually cares about their story. UnlikeGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, which Young Sheldon paved the way for, Stuart’s show doesn’t have any proper set-up. That said, if Cuoco comes back and people check it out, it gives the upcoming series a chance to sell itself, in case viewers end up liking what they see.
How Penny Can Return In The Big Bang Theory Spinoff
A Trip To The Comic Book Shop Is Always A Good Idea
Since plot details about the Stuart-ledThe Big Bang Theoryare still scant at the moment, it’s difficult to say how exactly Penny can make an appearance. It doesn’t help that theYoung Sheldonfinaledidn’t offer any substantial update on the rest of the Pasadena gang. However, with Cuoco getting involved easier than ever, Lorre shouldn’t have a difficult time coming up with an idea to incorporate her. Since adult Sheldon confirmed that Penny still lives in California years from now, a chance encounter between her and Stuart is possible, especially if they still live in the same area.
The Big Bang Theory’s New Spinoff Can Kill The “Leonard Is Dead” Theory & I’ve Got To Hope It Will, Otherwise The Show’s Ending Looks Much Worse
Chuck Lorre’s upcoming third The Big Bang Theory spinoff hopefully finally settles the Leonard is dead mystery from the Young Sheldon finale.
Otherwise, a moreintentional way to incorporate Penny intoThe Big Bang Theoryspinoff is for her to visit the comic book story. Perhaps, years after they welcomed their first child, Leonard has let go of his old likes and hobbies, including reading comic books. As a way to express her appreciation for everything that her husband has done for their family, she wants to remind him of the things he used to love. Another way to incorporate the establishment is if their child follows in their dad’s footsteps when it comes to his love of superheroes and fictional leads.
Who Else From The Big Bang Theory Should Return In The Spinoff
The Boys Were Long Customers Of Stuart’s Comic Book Shop
Cuoco is the only actor fromThe Big Bang Theorycore cast to properly comment on her potential return as Penny via the offshoot. While staging a cameo for her would already be big for the upcoming spinoff, there are other characters from the nerd-centric sitcom who would be great to feature in the new show. Based on connections alone, any of the Pasadena gang guys would work. They knew Stuart long beforeThe Big Bang Theorypilot, which was when Penny moved in across the hall.
It’s also worth noting that Amy once went out with Bert, so that may be a narrative opening for her to appear inThe Big Bang Theoryspinoff.
Aside from that, the guys were also colleagues with Bert at Caltech. Granted that he didn’t have as much presence inThe Big Bang Theoryas Stuart, but any from the guys can still be in-collaboration with him, if they are still all in the institution. It’s also worth noting that Amy once went out with Bert, so that may be a narrative opening for her to appear inThe Big Bang Theoryspinoff. Maybe it’s an accidental encounter, where Sheldon’s wife is roped into whatever Bert is doing these days.
Source:Deadline
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory is a media franchise that has expanded from the original titular TV show that follows a group of friends who live near and with one another as they attempt to bridge social gaps due to their geeky nature and further their scientific pursuits. The show eventually spun off with a TV special and a prequel series, Young Sheldon, which follows the origins of Sheldon Cooper and how he rose to become the brilliant physicist he is.
