Missy’s Role In Georgie & Mandy’s Young Sheldon Sequel Gets An Exciting Update After Limited Original Plan
Summary
George actor Lance Barber reunites with his on-screen kids for the first time since the end ofYoung Sheldonin the newGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriageset image. Two major events in the Cooper family’s story defined theYoung Sheldonfinale. Firstly, the end ofSheldon’s childhood in Texas, as he moved to California to begin his post-grad at Caltech, and secondly, whenGeorge’s death came unexpectedly. While there are no plans for both characters to return toThe Big Bang Theoryuniverse for now, that hasn’t stopped Barber from checking up on his TV kids in theYoung Sheldonsequel.
Raegan Revordrecently shared a new image on Instagram with Barber visiting her and Montana Jordan on the set ofGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage. Check out the image below:
In the image, Barber, who has already grown his hair and facial hair, is seen hugging both Jordan and Raegan. His formerYoung Sheldonco-stars are currently in the process offilmingGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage’s second episode, but a report fromTVLineclarified that Barber was only visiting and George would not appear on the show.
Can Lance Barber Ever Reprise His Role As George After Young Sheldon?
Barber’s Return As George Is Possible Despite His Young Sheldon Death
George’s deathand subsequent funeral were some of the best episodes of the wholeThe Big Bang Theoryfranchise. Because of Sheldon and Mary’s story in the nerd-centric sitcom,Barber’s character dying was long determined. Despite this, there was hope that the popularity ofYoung Sheldon, coupled with the prequel successfully rehabilitating the Cooper family patriarch’s image, would dissuade Chuck Lorre and his writers from killing off such a beloved character. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. Sheldon’s father passing away shaped the final two episodes of the series, which were masterfully done.
Barber made George Sr. his own, and he will always be synonymous with the role.
For context,Barber previously played a different character inThe Big Bang Theory. Long before he debuted as the Cooper family father, he was Leonard’s high school bully. This casting kerfuffle caused countless questions. AfterYoung Sheldon, however, none of them matter. Barber made George Sr. his own, and he will always be synonymous with the role. Because of that, any possible way for him to return to the franchise would have to be via playing the character again. He could return in flashbacks or even through visions by his kids and Mary moving forward.
EndingYoung Sheldonwas controversial. The family comedy was still very popular when it was canceled by the series. If it wasn’t forThe Big Bang Theory’s established canon, it could have continued. Adding the cast’s clear love for each other, it shouldn’t be difficult to recruit Barber for a possible cameo as George inGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.
Young Sheldon
Cast
A spinoff of the sitcom The Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon follows the youth and coming-of-age of Sheldon Cooper during his childhood in Texas as he pursues science and academia. The show also follows his parents, siblings, and Mee-Maw, painting a picture of the world where Sheldon grew up.
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage follows the couple as they navigate the complexities of adulthood, parenting, and marriage while raising their young family in Texas.
