Kaley Cuoco’s New Career Update Just Made Penny’s Return In The Big Bang Theory spin-off is more likely. After Young Sheldon ended, Chuck Lorre and his team launched a new expansion series in Georgie and Mandy’s first weddingwhich follows Sheldon’s older brother Georgie as he navigates family life with Mandy. As good as the show is so far, however, barely has any connection with The Big Bang Theory. Instead, it’s more of a sequence of Young Sheldonwhich doesn’t really bother those who are missing the nerd-centric sitcom.
So it was exciting when it was reported that Lorre is working on another spinoff, this time with a strong tie-in to The Big Bang Theory. Specific plot details are still scarce at the moment, but according to the trade, the new show will bring back three fan-favorite supporting characters – Stuart, Denise and Bert. Admittedly, having no main members of the Pasadena gang is quite disappointing, but Cuoco is open to returning as Penny in The Big Bang Theory spin offand now, a new step in her career brings her closer to reprising her most iconic role to date.
Kaley Cuoco’s new comedy is produced by Warner Bros. Television, such as the TBBT spinoff
Kansas City Star airs on HBO
In a new report (via Deadline), Cuoco is reportedly starring in a new comedy from Hacks trio of Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky. Entitled Kansas City Starthe show will feature Cuoco as a “semi-famous actress who returns to her hometown to work with a regional theater troupe.” While starring in her own show keeps her busier, working on this new project actually opens the door wider for her to make a cameo as Penny in The Big Bang Theory spinoff, as both shows are produced by Warner Bros.
Lorre is not involved in Kansas City Starhe not only has a good relationship with Cuoco, but also with Warner Bros. TV, where it is currently under an overall agreement. That way, he could easily arrange for Penny to make a quick cameo.
Assuming the projects move forward, it would be much easier to organize Cuoco’s return to the nerd-centric franchise, especially if they film around the same time. It’s safe to say that Both comedies will be filmed on the Warner Bros. stage. Studios in Burbankwhich The Big Bang Theory called home for 12 seasons. Although Lorre is not involved in Kansas City Starhe not only has a good relationship with Cuoco, but also with Warner Bros. TV, where it is currently under an overall agreement. That way, he could easily arrange for Penny to make a quick cameo.
Why Penny Needs to Return in The Big Bang Theory Spinoff
Penny’s involvement has several benefits for the upcoming Big Bang Theory show
There’s no shortage of reasons for Penny to return The Big Bang Theory franchise. Considering how beloved Cuoco and her character are, fans would be more than thrilled to see her in any kind of circumstance, especially after the Young Sheldon the ending failed to feature a much-hyped cameo. That said, there are also some narrative benefits to his possible appearance. For starters, she might provide a much-needed update on how the Pasadena gang is faring after The Big Bang Theory end. This is especially vital for her and Leonard’s sake because of how divisive the pregnancy arc was.
Secondly, and also in relation to her marriage, Penny’s appearance in The Big Bang Theory spinoff may finally solve the Leonard is Dead mystery that the Young Sheldon final was born. If she meets any of Lorre’s new main characters, everything she says about her husband will confirm what he’s like. Finally, Cuoco’s cameo as Penny could increase people’s interest in the new venture, which would help it succeed in the long run.
Source: Deadline