Young Sheldon Was Nearly Scrapped Before The First Episode Was Shot, Says Co-Creator Chuck Lorre
Young Sheldon is the rare prequel that works, and it might be because Chuck Lorre was ready to throw in the towel unless they got one detail absolutely perfect.
Young Sheldon, a hit series on CBS, ran for seven seasons before concluding on a high note. The success of the spin-off largely depended on finding the right actor to portray the young version of Sheldon Cooper, played brilliantly by Iain Armitage. Chuck Lorre, co-creator of the show, explained to People that they would have cancelled the project if they couldn't find a suitable actor.
Armitage's audition, featuring a two-page monologue filled with technical jargon, convinced Lorre that they had hit the jackpot. The show was greenlit by CBS, as the parent series, The Big Bang Theory, was already a massive success.
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