"I would be so excited to have Michael Keaton added to the lineage of Sheldon portrayers," stated Jim Parsons.
Jim Parsons has replied to the Big Bang Theory fans' desire to see Michael Keaton as Sheldon Cooper at a younger age.
The actor replied to the news of the fan casting on The Tonight Show earlier this week (April 8). The actor starred as the theoretical physicist on the long-running sitcom and also serves as an executive producer and narrator for its spinoff Young Sheldon.
Jimmy Fallon, the host, displayed a comparison photo of Keaton at a younger age and Iain Armitage, who plays a younger Sheldon in the series.
It's fascinating. There is unquestionably a similarity, Parsons concurred. "The only thing I'll mention is Michael Keaton; doesn't he still look like Michael Keaton?"
The actor replied to the news of the fan casting on The Tonight Show earlier this week (April 8). The actor starred as the theoretical physicist on the long-running sitcom and also serves as an executive producer and narrator for its spinoff Young Sheldon.
Jimmy Fallon, the host, displayed a comparison photo of Keaton at a younger age and Iain Armitage, who plays a younger Sheldon in the series.
It's fascinating. There is unquestionably a similarity, Parsons concurred. "The only thing I'll mention is Michael Keaton; doesn't he still look like Michael Keaton?"
Parsons promptly batted down Fallon's suggestion that fans wanted a "Older Sheldon" sequel "with the actual Michael Keaton playing Sheldon."
He remarked, "Let me tell you this: I doubt that's going to happen." However, I would be ecstatic to add Michael Keaton to the list of actors who have portrayed Sheldon. That would astound me.
Parsons continued by expressing his admiration for Keaton. He clarified, "Oh, I've admired that man my entire life, starting with Mr. Mom." What a fantastic person, really. He's an amazing actor.
The interview is available to watch here:
He remarked, "Let me tell you this: I doubt that's going to happen." However, I would be ecstatic to add Michael Keaton to the list of actors who have portrayed Sheldon. That would astound me.
Parsons continued by expressing his admiration for Keaton. He clarified, "Oh, I've admired that man my entire life, starting with Mr. Mom." What a fantastic person, really. He's an amazing actor.
The interview is available to watch here:
It was announced last month that two Big Bang Theory stars would return to their respective roles in the Young Sheldon series finale.
On the show's last episode, which airs on May 16, Parsons and his co-star Mayim Bialik will reprise their roles as Cooper and Amy Farrah Fowler as adults to commemorate the series' ending after a seven-season run.
On the show's last episode, which airs on May 16, Parsons and his co-star Mayim Bialik will reprise their roles as Cooper and Amy Farrah Fowler as adults to commemorate the series' ending after a seven-season run.
Executive producer Steve Holland stated, "There are certain things we know happen in Sheldon's life at 14," in reference to the upcoming season of Young Sheldon. We got to chatting about the show's future and its format. Given that he leaves for Cal Tech at the age of 14, now is the ideal moment to wrap up this tale. According to The Independent, "it felt like the right time to end it strong while it was on top."
The two celebrities' appearance will also be the first time Parsons and Bialik have been spotted together since The Big Bang Theory's 2019 conclusion. The sitcom's producer disclosed the following year that the program was supposed to run for an additional two years before Parsons left.
The Big Bang Theory debuted in 2007 and continued for twelve seasons before coming to a close in 2019. In addition, Simon Helberg, Johnny Galecki, Kaley Cuoco, and Kunal Nayyar starred in the series.
The Big Bang Theory debuted in 2007 and continued for twelve seasons before coming to a close in 2019. In addition, Simon Helberg, Johnny Galecki, Kaley Cuoco, and Kunal Nayyar starred in the series.
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