{"id":431941,"date":"2026-01-23T09:56:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T09:56:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/431941\/"},"modified":"2026-01-23T09:56:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T09:56:25","slug":"big-bang-theory-star-teases-spin-off-return-almost-20-years-since-shows-premiere-so-where-is-the-cast-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/431941\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Bang Theory star teases spin-off return almost 20 years since show’s premiere – so where is the cast now?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Big Bang Theory star \ufeffKaley Cuoco has teased her possible return to the show’s universe nearly 20 years since the award-winning series began.<\/p>\n

Speaking with ET<\/a>, the actress was asked if she would reprise her role as beloved character Penny in the show’s new spin-off series.<\/p>\n

“Do you mean, the spin-off they’re doing right now?” she confirmed with a smile.<\/p>\n

\"HitCuoco starred in The Big Bang Theory for 12 years. <\/p>\n

The new spin-off Stuart Fails to Save the Universe\ufeff follows the multi-verse mishaps of comic book store owner Stuart Bloom (Kevin Sussman).<\/p>\n

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As for whether Penny would return, Cuoco flashed a very cheeky smile as her eyes went wide, seemingly confirming the exciting news.<\/p>\n

The spin-off series will follow comic book store owner Stuart (Kevin Sussman). (Getty Images for Critics Choice \/ Nine)<\/p>\n

“Big eyes!” Cuoco responded, “I don’t know what that tells you.”<\/p>\n

“That’s not a no,” replied the host as Cuoco reacted: “It’s just big eyes!”<\/p>\n

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe\ufeff will be the third spin-off in The Big Theory universe, seven years after the original show ended.<\/p>\n

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From childhood quirks to iconic catchphrases. <\/p>\n

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It follows prequels Young Sheldon and Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage\ufeff both wrapping in 2024.<\/p>\n

\ufeffLooking back at her time on The Big Bang Theory, Cuoco said the show changed her life.<\/p>\n

Here’s where the cast of The Big Bang Theory are now: \ufeffKaley Cuoco \u2013 Penny Hofstadter<\/p>\n

Cuoco starred as Penny on The Big Bang Theory across all 12 seasons from 2007 to 2019.<\/p>\n

\"BigCuoco, a Golden Globe nominee and now mum. (NBC \/ Instagram @kaleycuoco)<\/p>\n

Her\ufeff next biggest role was in miniseries The Flight Attendant, for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe. She also voices the title role in animated series Harley Quinn.<\/p>\n

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During the height of the show, Cuoco date her Big Bang Theory co-star and on-screen love interest Johnny Galecki from 2008 to 2010.<\/p>\n

They kept their romance lowkey to protect the show. Cuoco and Galecki’s real-life relationship ended before their characters Penny and Leonard married, though they remained close friends.<\/p>\n

Cuoco is now dating partner Tom Pelphrey since May 2022. The pair welcomed daughter Matilda in March 2023.<\/p>\n

Jim Parsons \u2013 Sheldon Cooper\"JimA Big Bang success story. (NBC \/ Getty)<\/p>\n

Parsons won four Emmy\ufeffs for his role as Sheldon Cooper on the show.<\/p>\n

In 2018, Forbes estimated that Parsons’ annual salary was US$26.5 million (approx. $34 million) and named him the world’s highest-paid TV actor at the time.<\/p>\n

After 21 seasons, Parsons continues to act. He also narrated all 141 episodes of Young Sheldon.<\/p>\n

In Pictures<\/p>\n

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The cast of Young Sheldon: Where are they now?<\/p>\n

From Iain Armitage to Emily Osment.<\/p>\n

View Gallery<\/a>Johnny Galecki \u2013 Leonard Hofstadter<\/p>\n

Galecki of course played Leonard Hofstadter, Sheldon’s roommate and Penny’s on-and-off love interest.<\/p>\n

\"John2026 and Galecki is still a Star Wars fan! (CBS via Getty \/ @sanctionedjohnnygalecki)<\/p>\n

In 2018, Galecki was named the second-highest paid actor on TV, behind Jim Parsons. In the show’s last few seasons, he was reportedly paid more than one million dollars per episode.<\/p>\n

These days, he’s taken a break from acting. He’s welcomed two children, son Avery in 2019 with an ex-girlfriend, and daughter Oona in 2024 with wife Morgan.<\/p>\n

Kunal Nayyar \u2013 Raj Koothrappali\"BritishWho would have thought this shy ‘astrophysicist’ would marry a model! (CBS \/ Getty)<\/p>\n

The British actor was loved as astrophysicist Raj Koothrappali and Howard Wolowitz’s best friend.<\/p>\n

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Nayyar has had a handful of movie and TV roles in the years since Big Bang, most notably Trolls World Tour and sci-fi drama Spaceman with Adam Sandler and Carey Mulligan<\/p>\n

He married in 2011 to former Miss India and model Neha Kapur. \ufeff<\/p>\n

Simon Helberg \u2013 Howard WolowitzFrom engineer to FBI agent. (Nine \/ Stan)<\/p>\n

And last Howard Wolowitz, the engineer without a PhD. Helberg went on to do voice acting for Disney, Young Sheldon<\/a> and American Dad!.<\/p>\n

His latest role is FBI agent Luca Clark in hit Stan series Poker Face<\/a> alongside Golden Globe nominee Natasha Lyonne.<\/p>\n

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