Jim Parsons' take on Sheldon Cooper took the television world by storm, to put it lightly. He became merchandising juggernaut, the source of countless quotes, and even inspired the creation of the "Big Bang Theory" prequel, "Young Sheldon." He became the undisputed face of the show, and it's largely thanks to Parsons' approach to the role. Thus, it's strange to think that he could've missed out on it altogether. The reason? Series co-creator Chuck Lorre's uncertainty, according to his fellow "Big Bang Theory" creator Bill Prady.
"I turned and I went, 'That's the guy! That's the guy! That's the guy!' And Chuck Lorre turned and he said, 'Nah, he's gonna break your heart. He'll never give you that performance again,'" Prady shared during a conversation with the Creative Coalition. Lorre just couldn't imagine Parsons nailing the Sheldon performance again after his initial audition, so he nearly passed on him. The only reason he changed his mind is that the very next day, Parsons returned and once again put out a standout performance. With that, he landed the gig.
Say what you will about "The Big Bang Theory," the writing, and the humor, but there's no denying that Jim Parsons' wordy Sheldon Cooper is now a television icon.
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