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Jim Parsons reveals the inspiration behind 'Big Bang Theory' spinoff about young Sheldon

A spinoff of "The Big Bang Theory" is in the works and will tell the story of Sheldon Cooper, played by Jim Parsons in the hit sitcom, as a child. Parsons shares where the new show's inspiration came from with Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist.
/ Source: TODAY

A spinoff of “The Big Bang Theory” is in the works and will tell the story of Sheldon Cooper, played by Jim Parsons in the hit sitcom, as a child. Parsons shares where the new show’s inspiration came from with Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist.