A New 'Big Bang Theory' Spinoff Starring Original Characters Is Officially in the Works

A new The Big Bang Theory spinoff series just got greenlit at HBO Max.

Titled Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, the show will bring back characters from the original series.

This is the third official spinoff to join The Big Bang Theory TV universe.

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The time is here, The Big Bang Theory fans. A new spinoff is officially in the works — and it looks like people have a lot to say about it.

It's been six years since The Big Bang Theory ended on CBS in 2019, and viewers have been begging for a spinoff series to come to life with the original cast. Well, it looks like co-creators Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn and Bill Prady have heard the requests, as a major update in regards to the spinoff that's been teased since April 2023 has officially been revealed.

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In an announcement posted on The Big Bang Theory's Instagram on July 9, folks learned Kevin Sussman will reprise his role as comic book store owner Stuart Bloom in a new spinoff called Stuart Fails to Save the Universe. Not only that, but the show will stream on HBO Max.

"BIG news from the world of #TheBigBangTheory! 👀," the caption read. "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe is coming to HBO Max!"

Given how longtime fans have been waiting for a spinoff series to come about from TBBT, this news had many screaming in excitement.

"This is such a rogue spin off, I’m obsessed," one person penned in the comments. "NO WAY OMG I LOVE THIS IDEA," another exclaimed. "Stuart was finally remembered!! 😅," a different follower added.

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So, what will Stuart Fails to Save the Universe be about? According to a report from Variety, the show will follow Stuart as he "is tasked with restoring reality after he breaks a device built by Sheldon (Jim Parsons) and Leonard (Johnny Galecki), accidentally bringing about a multiverse Armageddon." With the help of his girlfriend Denise (Lauren Lapkus), geologist Bert (Brian Posehn) and quantum physicist Barry Kripke (John Ross Bowie), the quartet "meet alternate-universe versions of characters we’ve come to know and love from The Big Bang Theory."

"I wanted to do something radical that would take me out of my comfort zone," Chuck said in an official statement, per the outlet. "Something the characters on The Big Bang Theory would have loved, hated, and argued about."

Additionally, fans should know that this is the fourth series to join The Big Bang Theory universe. In addition to TBBT, the franchise has welcomed the spinoff shows Young Sheldon (which ended in 2024 after seven seasons on CBS) and Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage (with season 2 airing this fall on CBS).

We can't wait!

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