‘Young Sheldon’ sequel will officially air on CBS

Its world is growing, which is appropriate for a show that got its start with The Big Bang Theory.

CBS has officially ordered a spin-off of Young Sheldon, which follows Sheldon’s older brother Georgie (Montana Jordan) and his fiancée Mandy (Emily Osment) as they raise a young family in Texas. It is itself a prequel to The Big Bang. . The project has been in the works since January, and direct production orders for the series were expected after the deal was signed.

Young Sheldon executive producers Chuck Lorre, Stephen Molaro and Steve Holland will continue in their roles on the new series, which will be part of CBS’ 2024-2025 schedule. Warner Bros. Produced by TV, where Lorre has lived for many years.

The addition of the spinoff, which will be a multi-camera show unlike the single-camera “Young Sheldon,” means Lorre will be in charge of the series for CBS for 22 consecutive years until the debut of “Two and a Half.” become. The history of “Men” dates back to 2003. Another of his current CBS comedies, Young Sheldon and Lorre, are both in their final seasons.

“From The Big Bang Theory to Young Sheldon, the world of the Cooper family has been incredibly special to us,” Mr. Lorre, Mr. Molaro and Mr. Holland said in a statement. “We’re very excited to continue their stories through the eyes of Georgie and Mandy.”

Added CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach, “It has been a privilege to spend the last seven years with Sheldon and the Cooper family, and now this wonderful journey will continue with Georgie and Mandy. Chuck and both Steves have done a masterful job developing these characters and entertaining generations of fans with relatable, heartwarming stories brought to life by Montana and Emily. We eagerly look forward to the next chapter in this beloved universe.”

Another Big Bang Theory spinoff is being developed by Lorre and Warner Bros. TV for Max, the streaming service for the original series. That project’s specifics are being kept under wraps.

The Young Sheldon spinoff is CBS’ third straight-to-series pickup for the 2024–2025 season, following the Sherlock Holmes–adjacent medical drama Watson, starring Morris Chestnut, and NCIS: Origins, a prequel that follows a younger version of Mark Harmon’s character. In addition, the network will host the multicamera comedy Poppa’s House, which received series orders in the spring of 2023 but was postponed due to labor strikes the previous year, and the Kathy Bates-led Matlock remake.