Jim Parsons reveals whether he would star in The Big Bang Theory reboot

Jim Parsons revealed that he would not currently have a role in a Big Bang Theory reboot, but added that he would “never say never.”

The star, 51, most notably portrayed the character of Sheldon Cooper on the beloved sitcom that aired for a total of 12 seasons from 2007 through 2019.

Parsons’ reveal comes as three new stars were announced for an upcoming spin-off of the original series, leaving fans with mixed reactions.

During an episode of Who’s talking to Chris Wallace On Friday, Jim called his time as Sheldon a “blessing.”

And when asked if he would appear in a reboot, the actor replied: “As we sit here now, no, but I would never say never because life just changes so much.”

He continued, “You know, one of the things is it was so special for what it was and what it is. And they call it lightning in a bottle for a reason, and you can bet it’s not.”

‘And why should we do it? I don’t know, that’s how I feel about it now. But like I said, God willing, life is very long.”

Elsewhere in the interview, Parsons was asked by Wallace whether being known to people as Sheldon Cooper was a “blessing or a curse.”

The star said, “I feel like it’s almost, if not quite, a 100% blessing at this point. I don’t, I know I wouldn’t have said that ten years ago.’

There has already been a spin-off of The Big Bang Theory, titled Young Sheldon, which aired from 2017 until earlier this year in May.

Parsons served as executive producer of the CBS series and also took on the role of narrator.

However, he also got the chance to reprise his breakout role as physicist Sheldon Cooper at Caltech for the finale.

While you’re talking to People in June, Jim opened up about briefly stepping into Cooper’s shoes again, admitting it gave him the closure he needed. He was also reunited with on-screen wife Amy Farrah Fowler (played by Mayim Bialik).

“It just felt like a perfect little coda at the end of that really beautiful experience,” he explained to the outlet.

“All those actors, writers and crew of Young Sheldon are so precious. To go back and be in their space as a very welcome guest was… it was just really sweet.”

Back in May during a performance at The viewJim further reflected on playing Sheldon again, saying it was “insanely special.”

“When we first started talking about it, I was apprehensive about it because I thought, ‘I’m not eager to put the clothes back on.'”

He added, “But when they described what the story would look like and then went and did it… you know, we were a multi-camera show, it was a live audience like this, [but] this was very private and quiet, one camera.”

‘And it felt like it complemented the whole experience. It felt very… I don’t know, sacred is too strong a word, but to be with Mayim and do that was just very special.”

Jim said, “I didn’t realize I wanted to say goodbye to the character again in that way, but I did, and I’m so glad it happened.”

Earlier this week, The Big Bang Theory confirmed that three of its stars will return for an upcoming spinoff.

The original show starred Parsons, Bialik, Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar and Melissa Rauch.

Development of the latest installment was first revealed in April 2023, with co-creator and executive producer Chuck Lorre attached.

Details were kept secret, as Lorre said TV line last November that the show had not yet been fully developed: “You only talk about childbirth in the second trimester, I think that’s the rule.”

“That’s a long way of saying no. I don’t have anything to say about it other than it’s something we’re talking about.”

Now it has been revealed that the show is moving forward, with Lauren Lapkus, Kevin Sussman and Brian Posehn confirmed they will be reprising their roles.

If the show does materialize, it will be the third spin-off from the original, and fans have expressed mixed reactions so far.

When someone heard about the update this week, someone asked X, “How many spinoffs does this show need?” Someone else predicted: ‘Oh wow. It’ll probably be terrible.’

Another wrote on Elon Musk’s social media platform: “No, it’s done, deal not required.”

There was also an opinion that stated that the creators “just want to make more money.”

‘Some things are just a thing of the past. Please leave it alone,” someone else added to the argument.

On the contrary, one said positively, “I know this is going to be a hit,” and another excitedly wrote, “Yes please,” in all caps.

The Big Bang Theory concluded its 279th and final episode of the CBS show’s 12 seasons in April 2019.

Parsons has been busy, starring in the Broadway play Our Town – which officially debuted earlier this week on October 10.

The show – written by Thornton Wilder – returns to the Broadway stage for the first time in more than twenty years.

The revival features a total of 28 actors, including Katie Holmes, Zoey Deutch, Ephraim Sykes, Julie Halston and Michelle Wilson.

The premise follows the “timeless story of a small town” in which “a director narrates the daily lives of locals, portrays a childhood friendship that turns into marriage, and sets the stage for beautiful truths about what it means to be alive,” according to the official Broadway website.

Previews began on Tuesday, September 17 at the Barrymore Theater, with dates through January 19, 2025.