Big Bang Theory prequel in the works

CBS is looking to keep TV's No. 1 comedy series going — with a twist. The network is developing a spinoff of “The Big Bang Theory”, The Hollywood Reporter reports. 

Sources say the comedy, from 'Big Bang' co-creators Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady and overseen by showrunner Steve Molaro, will centre around the young version of Emmy winner Jim Parsons' Dr. Sheldon Cooper. None of the Big Bang Theory cast are said to be involved in the potential prequel series outside of Parsons, who will executive produce.

The project will be a single-camera comedy — a shift from the traditional multicamera format. Additional details about the project are being kept under wraps.  

The spinoff comes as 'Big Bang' is in its 10th season and has not yet been renewed beyond that. The comedy ranks as TV's most-watched comedy among the adults 18-49 demographic.

Source: THR