Jim Parsons almost wasn't Dr. Dr. Sheldon Cooper?!

Who participates in Sheldon Cooper thinks, thinks of Jim Parsons. The actor managed to play himself into the hearts of the fans, despite his sometimes quirky, constantly self-aggrandising role.

The concept of The Big Bang Theory seems inconceivable without Jim Parsons. What seems simply unrealistic today almost became reality. Because: he was almost not chosen for the cast.

Bill Prady spills the beans - Jim Parsons was not the first choice at first

Fans who love to go behind the scenes of The Big Bang Theory recently got their money's worth in connection with a podcast. Because: here one of the makers of the hit series revealed, Bill Pradythat Chuck Lorre actually not directly for Jim Parsons inspired me.

At that time, quite a few actors and actresses applied for the role. Prady from the first minute of Parsons been convinced.

Lorre too... And that was precisely the problem. Because: he feared that Parsons could have already reached his maximum in the casting. However, he received proof to the contrary of his theory just one day later. Because: also on day 2, the actor managed to give the character of the Dr Dr Sheldon Cooper to breathe exactly the spirit that viewers still know today and have been able to experience in all the episodes.

Lorre gave himself a jolt and Parsons was engaged. Not only the talent of the actor, but also a little luck played into the cards of many of those involved. Because: actually Johnny Galeckiwho will finally take over the role of Leonard occupied, Sheldon first offered. He rejected the "Dr. Dr."However... Especially because the character of Penny's later husband Leonard fascinated me so much. Courageous, but - as it now turns out - definitely the right decision.

What is so special about The Big Bang Theory?

The Big Bang Theory managed to fascinate people from the most diverse fields within a short time. No matter whether Students, Scientists, Nerds or others: the Spectators loved the stories surrounding one of America's most famous TV cliques.

But what has The Big Bang Theory actually what other series don't have? It's probably once again the mix of sympathy, a thoroughly exciting plot (for a comedy show) and the incorporated situation comedy that ensures that people with the most diverse backgrounds are picked up.

After the last episode arose - both in the USA and in Germany - a little melancholy was felt. broad. Unforgettable: Sheldon's Speech at the Nobel Prize ceremony, in which Parsons once again showed what impressive acting performances lie dormant in him. But even after the end of the series, his fans will not have to do without him.

Recently he stood for "The Boys in The Band"in front of the camera. In his private life he found happiness with the art director Todd Spiewak. The two have been married for about four years and live in both New York and Los Angeles. Shared pictures, for example on Parsons Instagram account, are rare. However, when a photo of the couple is published, it usually goes through the roof in the media. In the hearts of their fans Parsons accordingly still a little "adorable shelly" stay

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