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Mayim Bialik counters Jim Parsons' comments about the possibility of a The Big Bang Theory reboot. It has been more than 5 years since The Big Bang Theory ended with a two-part special that saw Sheldon and Amy winning the Nobel Prize in Physics. Despite being an ensemble show, the CBS sitcom shifted its focus towards the fan-favorite couple towards the end of the project for an uneven final year. Chuck Lorre and his team were still able to stage a largely satisfying send-off to the Pasadena gang, but considering its continued popularity, questions about the revival persist.
When asked about the matter, Bialik has a markedly different stance on doing The Big Bang Theory than Parsons in a new interview with Yahoo! Entertainment. The Sheldon actor shut down the possibility when asked about it, although he admitted that life is long and anything can still happen. All he knows is that, for now, he is not open to the idea. Bialik, however, acknowledges the continued interest in the Pasadena gang and is more than happy to jump back into the shoes of Amy. Read her full quote below:
"With all due respect to Jim, I think that there's a lot of interest and love for these characters and I'd be super happy to get to revisit [it] in any way. I think we all really have a lot of respect for the brand as it were and for what we were able to create. I was thrilled to get to still work with Jim and do some stuff on Young Sheldon. But for me, I understand the specialness and would love the opportunity to revisit Amy if it ever came up."
What No Sheldon Would Mean For A Big Bang Theory Reboot
Sheldon Was Its True Main Character
Like Young Sheldon's cancellation, The Big Bang Theory ended not because there was a lack of interest in it. The nerd-centric sitcom wrapped up because Parsons decided to leave the show after season 12. Technically, the rest of the cast could still have continued the series, since the majority of them were open to staying. That said, they eventually realized that The Big Bang Theory needed Sheldon, so they decided to bow out as a complete cast.
Even if the other cast members wanted to do the revival, not having Sheldon would likely cause the plan to collapse.
Those who want to participate can stage a The Big Bang Theory reboot, but it will not be nearly as satisfying without Sheldon. As annoying as he was, he was the glue that kept the core characters together. On the rare occasions that he wasn't at the center of its storytelling, he always managed to steal scenes with his antics. Part of it was due to the character's writing and the rest was because of Parsons' performance. Therefore, even if the other cast members wanted to do the revival, not having Sheldon would likely cause the plan to collapse.
Our Take On A Big Bang Theory Reboot In 2025
It Is Unlikely To Happen This Year
Somehow, time flew, and half a decade has passed since the Pasadena gang said goodbye. Despite that, The Big Bang Theory's popularity remains, thanks to its availability via streaming platforms, not to mention through constant reruns on TV. In terms of the timeline, CBS can certainly already develop either a reboot or revival of the show. There have been other shows that came back quicker than that, and they ended up being a success, such as Criminal Minds. The Big Bang Theory was more popular during its original broadcast, so it also has a good chance of recapturing its audience.
After concluding in 2020, Criminal Minds returned on Paramount+ in 2022 with a rivival known as Criminal Minds: Evolution.
Realistically, however, the chances of that happening in 2025 or even the next couple of years are very slim. For starters, Lorre is busy with Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, which is essentially Young Sheldon's sequel. Aside from that, he is also working on Stuart's Big Bang Theory spinoff. No release date has been set, but the project has been in development for quite a while now, which means that it can easily start production in the coming months. Because of this, seeing the original characters reunite may take a little while longer.
When Might A The Big Bang Theory Reboot Happen?
It Probably Won't Be For A Few Years
While Parsons is not interested in the idea of reprising Sheldon now, he also knows that he cannot say for sure that he will never be involved in a Big Bang Theory reboot. Several members from the cast have expressed their enthusiasm for the idea of stepping back into that famed world, especially if people still want to see them and there's a good story to tell. That said, it's also worth noting that everyone from The Big Bang Theory cast are busy with their respective projects, which makes it tricky to coordinate their schedules for the proposed endeavor.
Taking all moving pieces into consideration, a Big Bang Theory reboot will likely not happen for a few more years. Even then, it might not even be a full-blown revival of the show. Instead, it could be a limited run, which has its cons. The biggest downside is that it won't be long, but it has a higher chance of featuring the complete original cast, including Parsons. If that is still difficult to pull off, CBS can look at what Max did for the Friends reunion in 2021 and stage something similar for a one-time special.
Source: Yahoo! Entertainment
The Big Bang Theory: This sitcom follows a group of socially awkward scientists and their interactions with each other and the people around them. Centered on physicists Sheldon and Leonard, the series humorously explores friendship, romance, and the quirks of life among an eclectic group of academics.
Release Date September 24, 2007
Character(s) Leonard Hofstadter , Sheldon Cooper , Penny , Howard Wolowitz , Raj Koothrappali , Bernadette Rostenkowski , Amy Farrah Fowler , Stuart Bloom , Debbie Wolowitz , Barry Kripke , Emily Sweeney , Wil Wheaton , Dr. V.M. Koothrappali , Dr. Beverly Hofstadter , Bert Kibbler , Mary Cooper , President Siebert , Captain Sweatpants , Priya Koothrappali , Zack Johnson , Mrs. Koothrappali , Halley Wolowitz
Seasons 12
Showrunner Mark Cendrowski
Story By Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady
Writers Chuck Lorre , Bill Prady
Directors Mark Cendrowski
English (US) ·