'Big Bang Theory' Spin Off Casts Key Role
by EG
CBS' Big Bang Theory prequel Young Sheldon is poised to introduce one of the franchise's most iconic roles.
Annie Potts has been tapped to play the series-regular role of Meemaw, young Sheldon's (Iain Armitage of Big Little Lies) foul-mouthed, hard-drinking Texas grandmother. The character has been referenced scores of times on The Big Bang Theory — with June Squibb taking on the role in season nine. The character is described as a woman who is very supportive of her grandson and his unique gifts. She is the mother to star Zoe Perry's Mary Cooper.
On Big Bang, Meemaw is a driving force in Sheldon's (Jim Parsons) life. The character was widowed when Sheldon's grandfather, "Pop-Pop," passed away in 1985. And until season nine, she had been referenced multiple times before finally making her debut on the Chuck Lorre and Steve Molaro comedy series.
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Annie Potts was one of the stars of Ghostbusters.