“Big Bang Theory” spin-off gets series order at CBS, Jon Favreau to helmMarch 14, 2017 - 10:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - CBS is officially moving forward with "Young Sheldon". The network has sealed a deal for a straight-to-series order for the spin-off of its hit sitcom "The Big Bang Theory". Although an episode count has not yet been determined, CBS has announced the director and the rounds out cast in addition to the series pickup, AceShowbiz said. The first episode of "Young Sheldon" will be directed and executive produced by Jon Favreau ("Chef (2014)", "Iron Man 2"). Meanwhile, Jim Parsons, who plays the adult Sheldon on "The Big Bang Theory", will narrate the single-camera series. New additional cast members have been added to the half-hour series. Lance Barber is cast as young Sheldon's (Iain Armitage) father, while Raegan Revord and Montana Jordan will portray Sheldon's siblings. The new cast members join previously announced Zoe Perry who plays Sheldon's mother. Created by "The Big Bang Theory" co-creator/executive producer Chuck Lorre and Steven Molaro, "Young Sheldon" will chronicle a gifted 9-year-old Sheldon Cooper who lives with his family in East Texas and goes to high school. The drama, which has Lorre, Molaro, Parsons and Todd Spiewak on board as executive producers, will reportedly take on a concept of "Malcolm in the Middle". The series is described as being in the vein of "Malcolm in the Middle". "Young Sheldon" marks the first new series which CBS has ordered for the 2017-2018 season. No premiere date has been set for the series which hails from Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television. However, CBS Corp. CEO Leslie Moonves said at an investor conference last week that "Young Sheldon" would likely air behind "The Big Bang Theory" next season. Top stories Ara Aivazian said Azerbaijan continues the traditions of Turkey after seizing territories and forced Armenians out. The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. Partner news | About 173 million drams and more than 30 beneficiary funds. "The Power of One Dram" is 4 years old In June 2020, the exclusive joint corporate social responsibility initiative of Idram and IDBank "The Power of One Dram" was launched. Aliyev travels to Turkey at Erdogan's invitation On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. CSTO budget “to be adjusted due to Yerevan’s non-payment of contributions” The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. Russia sends note of protest to Armenia over envoy’s trip to Ukraine’s Bucha Russia has sent a note of protest to Armenia over the visit of Vladimir Karapetyan and Tigran Ter-Margaryan to Bucha. |