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Young Sheldon's Iain Armitage Has Wholesome Reason Why He Hasn't Watched The Big Bang Theory.
2023/09/17 Report

In an interview, Iain Armitage, who plays the younger Sheldon Cooper in "Young Sheldon," revealed that he hasn't watched much of "The Big Bang Theory." He believes the show is not appropriate for him due to his young age and audience level. Instead, he relied on guidance from Jim Parsons, who played the adult Sheldon, to prepare for his role. Despite not being familiar with the show, Armitage seamlessly gets into character by donning Sheldon's clothes, reciting lines, and mimicking his voice.

Iain Armitage, the talented young actor known for portraying the younger version of Sheldon Cooper in the hit TV series "Young Sheldon," recently shared his reasons for not watching much of its predecessor, "The Big Bang Theory.


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" In an interview, Armitage mentioned that he has only seen a few clips of the show and considers it inappropriate for his age and targeted audience.

When asked about how he prepared for his role as young Sheldon, Armitage credited Jim Parsons, who portrayed the adult Sheldon in "The Big Bang Theory," for playing a crucial role in his preparation. Armitage expressed his gratitude towards Parsons, stating that he received coaching from him, which helped him quickly grasp the character. He described Parsons as a fun and kind person to work with.

Despite his limited exposure to "The Big Bang Theory," Armitage effortlessly immerses himself in the character of Sheldon Cooper. He explained that wearing Sheldon's distinctive clothes, delivering his lines, and even mimicking his unique voice all contribute to getting into character effectively. Armitage's commitment to embodying Sheldon's mannerisms shines through in his performance on "Young Sheldon."

Even though Armitage hasn't delved deeply into "The Big Bang Theory," his portrayal of young Sheldon has garnered praise from both fans and Jim Parsons himself.

Parsons acknowledged that he and Armitage share more in common now than he did at the same age. He also admitted that he lacked the maturity to portray Sheldon as a child, which highlights Armitage's impressive ability to capture the character's essence.

Iain Armitage's decision not to watch much of "The Big Bang Theory" stems from his belief that it isn't suitable for his age group and audience. Instead, he sought guidance from Jim Parsons in preparing for his role as young Sheldon. Despite his limited exposure, Armitage masterfully channels Sheldon's mannerisms by immersing himself in the character through various means.

His performance has been widely acclaimed, bridging the gap between the two shows and showcasing his remarkable talent as a young actor.

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