The “Big Bang Theory” prequel series focused on Sheldons coming-of-age years.
Heres what theYoung Sheldoncast has been up to eight years after the show’s debut.
The young actor had todeliver a three-page monologuein front of Parsons and series co-creatorsChuck LorreandSteven Molaroduring his audition.
Thanksgiving dinner turns into a family fight when George Sr. is offered a job in Oklahoma, on ‘Young Sheldon’.Credit:Bill Inoshita/CBS via Getty
Armitage saidhe didnt have a go at imitate Parsons, which helped him land the part.
Once you understand the character of Sheldon, then voila!
Armitage first caught attention with his YouTube series,Iain Loves Theatre.
Iain Armitage in his ‘Young Sheldon’ bowtie; Iain Armitage in a scarf at the 2025 National Arts Advocacy Summit.Robert Voets/CBS; Denise Truscello/Getty
(2020), and as the protagonist inPaw Patrol: The Movie(2021).
Barbers wife, Aliza, is a chef.
The couple shares two children.
Lancer Barber in season 1 of ‘Young Sheldon’; Barber at a PaleyFest LA 2024 screening of the show.Michael Yarish/CBS; Amanda Edwards/FilmMagic
I definitely never imagined Id be playing my mother at a younger age.
I feel very privileged that its happened and that I get to do it, Perrytold EW in 2017.
I definitely called her up as soon as I knew that there was an audition in place…
Zoe Perry in ‘Young Sheldon’ season 1; Perry at a PaleyFest LA 2024 screening.Robert Voets/CBS via Getty; Amanda Edwards/FilmMagic
The actress also appeared onThe Connersin 2025.
Perry has been married to Canadian film producer Gab Taraboulsysince 2022.
The native Texan has a short resume, mainly because playing Georgie became something of a permanent profession.
Montana Jordan early in ‘Young Sheldon’; Montana Jordan at 27th Annual Family Film and TV Awards.Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty; Presley Ann/Getty
Toward the end ofYoung Sheldon, Georgie meets and subsequently marries Mandy (Emily Osment).
The couple was so popular that they landed a spinoff,Georgie & Mandys First Marriage(2024present).
The gig landed Jordan a manager, who sent him to audition forYoung Sheldon.
Annie Potts in ‘Young Sheldon’; Annie Potts at opening night of ‘Cyrano de Bergerac’ at the Pasadena Playhouse.Richard Cartwright/CBS via Getty; Amanda Edwards/Getty
In 2025, the actorgot engaged to Jenna Weeks, with whom he has a daughter.
Well all be sailing on those luxurious coat tails.
Potts came in as the most accomplished member of the regular cast.
Raegan Revord in ‘Young Sheldon’; Raegan Revord at the 2024 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.Robert Voets/CBS via Getty; Phillip Faraone/Getty
Around that time, however, she became an even bigger star on the small screen.
She later earned two SAG nominations for the dramaAny Day Now(19982002).
Many viewers, of course, will recognize her as the voice of strong-willed shepherdBo Peepin PixarsToy Storyfranchise.
Matt Hobby as Pastor Jeff in ‘Young Sheldon’; Matt Hobby on the last day on set.Bill Inoshita/CBS via Getty; Matt Hobby/Instagram
Potts is married todirector/producer James Haymanand has three children, including one from a previous marriage.
The two sometimes butt heads but ultimately remain very close.
The young actress said she secured the role by nailing the Texas accent.
Emily Osment in ‘Young Sheldon’ season 6; Emily Osment at the 2024 SAG Awards Season Celebration.Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty; MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty
and I was like, Okay, I got this.
And then I went in the next day and I did it and then I got it.
In 2024, she reprised her role as Missy onGeorgie & Mandys First Marriage.
Wyatt McClure in ‘Young Sheldon’ season 2; Wyatt McClure at the 100th episode premiere in 2022.Bill Inoshita/CBS via Getty; Alberto E. Rodriguez/FilmMagic
Revord is also an author.
Young Sheldonremains Hobbys longest-running gig,which made the 2024 series finale all the more emotional.
Im so grateful to have been a part of this wonderful story for 7 years.
Jim Parsons as Sheldon Cooper; Jim Parsons at the Broadway opening of ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’.Bill Inoshita/2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment; Valerie Terranova/WireImage
I will miss these kind, genius, loving people.
Im so proud that this will always be a part of my life.
Hobby is married toactress Mary Grill, who plays Pastor Jeffs eventual wife on the show.
They have three children together.
Osment is currently continuing the role inGeorgie & Mandys First Marriage.
Shes arguably still best known as Miley’s best friend Lilly Truscott onHannah Montana(20062011).
Osment married musician Jack Anthony in 2024, but the twodivorcedfive months later.
She is also the younger sister of Oscar-nominated actorHaley Joel Osment.
I was supposed to be a bully, McClure saidin a 2020 interview.
However, I think they saw me and changed my character to a silly, fun kid.
He also appears as a post-Big Bang TheorySheldon in this prequels series finale.
Then came the role that defines him to this day.
Parsons rose to A-list status as eccentric, overbearing genius Sheldon Cooper and won four Emmys for the role.
It was kind of mind-blowing to see him brought to life through Iain.
He remains active on Broadway.
Parsons has been married to his husband, producer Todd Spiewak, since 2017.
