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Warner Bros. TV head Channing Dungey explains what’s keepingStuart Fails to Save the Universefrom getting greenlit.
Initially announced in 2023, the Stuart (Kevin Sussman)-centricBig Bang Theoryproject is set to be the third spinoff series in the sitcom’s universe, followingYoung SheldonandGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.
Earlier this year, it was announced that the show would focus on Sussman’s character after secrecy from Chuck Lorre, with Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn, and John Ross Bowie reprising their roles as Denise, Bert, and Barry, respectively.
In an interview withDeadline, Dungey reveals the real reason whyStuart Fails to Save the Universehasn’t been greenlit yet.
The Warner Bros. TV CEO stressed thatthe scripts are still works in progress, but they are gearing up for approval and are “hopeful for good news soon.”
She further teased that the material is “very, very funny” from what she has seen so far.
Read Dungey’s comment below:
[Show co-creators] Chuck [Lorre], Zak [Penn] and Bill [Prady] are hard at work writing stuff.
Weve seen some material at the studio, and weve had some creative conversations with Max, so we are hopeful for good news soon.
[The scripts] are creative, they are imaginative, and they are, most importantly, very, very funny.
What This Means For Stuart Fails To Save The Universe
News Might Be Coming Very Soon
Now that the next The Big Bang Theory spinoff’s cast is confirmed, it’s clear that it has the perfect replacements for the Pasadena gang, except 1.
Bowie previously took to Instagram to offer a first look at the new show by sharing three behind-the-scenes photos, with one revealing that they were doing table reads ahead of shooting, hinting the pilot was at the very least completed and ready to shoot to present it to Max.
Dungey’s comment about the scripts being very funny and creative is another good sign thatthe chance ofStuart Fails to Save the Universebeing greenlitis very high.
Our Take On Stuart Fails To Save The Universe
Stuart Fails To Save The Universe Could Bring Back More Big Bang Characters
It’s been years sinceThe Big Bang Theoryended, butthe hype for the franchise is still very much aliveover the two spinoff series.
TheYoung Sheldonprequel was one of the most watched shows since 2017, whileGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriagehas been a ratings success, in addition to securing massive viewership.
The latter has remained a consistent enough success that CBS finally confirmedGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriageseason 2 in February.
The Young Sheldon spinoff Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage arrived for its first season in 2024, and the CBS sitcom has scored a season 2 renewal.
Billed as a direct sequel toThe Big Bang Theory,Stuart Fails to Save the Universeis undoubtedly an appealing project for the franchise’s longtime fans.
Even though details are under wraps, Barry, Stuart, and Bert’s return strongly indicates thatthe series will take place around CalTech and Pasadena, the main location in the flagship, which essentially opens the doorway forThe Big Bang Theorymain characters' return.
Source:Deadline
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Stuart Bloom, the endearing yet perpetually unlucky comic book store owner from The Big Bang Theory, takes center stage in this upcoming spinoff.
The series follows Stuart as he navigates new challenges, relationships, and misadventures, all while attempting (and humorously failing) to “save the universe.”
