The upcoming comedy will shine a spotlight on the captivating characters of Emily Osment and Montana Jordan. As expected from a franchise that kicked off with the hilarious and groundbreaking The Big Bang Theory, its expansive universe continues to grow and captivate audiences. CBS has officially greenlit a spinoff of the highly popular Young Sheldon, a prequel to the iconic Big Bang, which will revolve around Georgie (Montana Jordan), Sheldon's older brother, and his fiancée, Mandy (Emily Osment), as they embark on the journey of raising their young family in the heart of Texas.
This exciting project has been in development since January, and a straight-to-series order was eagerly awaited after finalizing deals. The executive producers of Young Sheldon, Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, and Steve Holland, will reprise their roles for this new addition to the CBS slate for the 2024-25 season. Warner Bros. TV, Lorre's longstanding production home, will helm the production.
Unlike the single-camera format of Young Sheldon, this spinoff will adopt a multicamera approach, bringing a fresh perspective to the Cooper family universe. This marks the 22nd consecutive season that Lorre will have a series airing on CBS, dating back to the debut of Two and a Half Men in 2003. As Young Sheldon and Lorre's other current CBS comedy, Bob Hearts Abishola, reach the end of their respective runs, this spinoff promises to continue the legacy of laughter and heartwarming stories.
"From The Big Bang Theory to Young Sheldon, the world of the Cooper family has been a treasured part of our creative journey," said Lorre, Molaro, and Holland in a joint statement. "We're thrilled to extend their stories through the eyes of Georgie and Mandy, bringing new layers and dimensions to this beloved universe."
Amy Reisenbach, President of CBS Entertainment, added, "It has been a privilege to share the adventures of Sheldon and the Cooper family for the past seven years, and we're delighted that this wonderful journey will continue with Georgie and Mandy at the helm. Chuck and the Steves have masterfully crafted these characters and delighted generations of fans with their relatable and heartfelt stories, brought to life by the talents of Montana and Emily. We eagerly await the next chapter in this cherished franchise."
In addition to this spinoff, Lorre and Warner Bros. TV are also developing another Big Bang Theory spinoff for Max, the streaming home of the original series. Details about this mysterious new project are being kept under wraps, adding an extra layer of excitement to the expanding universe.
The Young Sheldon spinoff joins NCIS: Origins, a prequel featuring a younger version of Mark Harmon's iconic character, and Watson, a Sherlock Holmes-adjacent medical drama starring Morris Chestnut, as CBS's third straight-to-series pickup for the 2024-25 season. The network's upcoming slate also includes a reboot of Matlock led by Kathy Bates and the multicamera comedy Poppa's House, which received series orders in spring 2023 but were held due to last year's labor strikes. With this diverse and exciting lineup, CBS continues to solidify its position as a leader in comedy programming.
