The Big Bang Theory spin-off castings revealed – including old faces from the original show

Recently confirmed news about a spin-off from The Big Bang Theory has sparked even more anticipation, especially for the show titled Stuart Fails to Save the Universe.

It has been reported by Deadline that Ryan Cartwright, known from “Kevin Can Wait,” Josh Brener, famous for “Silicon Valley,” and Tommy Walker, recognized from “Danger Force,” will be appearing frequently in an upcoming series. If you think these names sound familiar to the Big Bang world, it’s because they have both made brief appearances in the comedy previously.

Instead of the earlier reported return of Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn, and John Ross Bowie in their respective Big Bang Theory roles, neither Brener nor Cartwright will be reprising their past characters for this project.

As a passionate film enthusiast, I must admit that I was taken aback when I heard rumors about the potential reappearance of both Cartwright and Brener in the series. Given their limited screen time – with Cartwright making a guest appearance in season 6 and Brener showing up only twice in seasons 5 and 6 – it seems like quite an unexpected twist for the creators to bring these characters back into the fold.

As reported by Deadline, Cartwright is set to portray Kyle in the upcoming series, a character believed to be an avid comic book enthusiast and a frequent visitor at Stuart’s bookstore. Walker has been cast as Gary, who is rumored to be Denise’s new charming boyfriend, while Brener will take on the role of Trevor.

In the upcoming storyline, Stuart Bloom (portrayed by Kevin Sussman), a comic book store owner, finds himself in a challenging situation when, unintentionally, he disrupts a device created by Sheldon and Leonard. This mishap leads to a catastrophic event known as a multiverse Armageddon. The narrative will revolve around Stuart’s mission to restore the universe back to its original state.

The story goes on with Stuart being assisted in his mission by his partner, Denise (played by Lauren Lapkus), geologist companion Bert (portrayed by Brian Posehn) and the rather annoying quantum physicist, Barry Kripke (depicted by John Ross Bowie).

During their journey, they encounter characters from The Big Bang Theory who hail from other universes. Much like the title suggests, events do not unfold favorably for them.

Currently, beyond the main cast and the recent additions, no additional characters have been revealed yet. However, we can anticipate that these upcoming announcements will certainly pique our curiosity about the series even more.

In the unveiling of the series Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, executive producer Chuck Lorre stated: “I sought a bold venture that would challenge my usual habits. A project that the characters from The Big Bang Theory would’ve embraced, condemned, and debated vigorously.

During my seclusion deep within the heart of the Amazon Rainforest, a messenger pigeon delivered a message from Chuck Lorre, proposing a collaboration for a show that the characters from The Big Bang Theory might enjoy watching. Zak Penn, a fellow executive producer, made this statement.

Overwhelmed by the appeal of that concept, I hastily gathered my belongings and booked passage on the nearest airship. Simultaneously, Chuck dispatched a team to find Bill Prady, who was preserved in an icy block with his shield guarding him, lost deep within the Arctic.

Gathering together, we embarked on the creation of an extraordinary production that exists within a universe crafted by Chuck and Bill. It’s truly an honor for me to collaborate with such talented individuals.”

“After assembling the team, we began working on a fantastic show set in a universe dreamt up by Chuck and Bill. I feel incredibly privileged to be part of this brilliant group of people.”

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2025-08-14 13:07