The Big Bang Theory: This cast was almost replaced after just one episode of the series!

We know how The Big Bang Theory could have been very different from today’s sitcom. As we just told you, the original pilot presented a version without Penny (and therefore without Kaley Cuoco), but with a certain Kate as the third main character of the series, with Sheldon (Jim Parsons) and Leonard (Johnny Galecki) – and above all. There is no Howard (Simon Helberg) or Raj (Kunal Nayyar) around, but in their place is a scientist named Gilda. The two friends eventually came to complete the Sheldon-Leonard duo to create a shocking quartet that entertained us for 12 seasons. But one of them was almost fired after filming the new pilot episode…

It’s in the book The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit SeriesThis anecdote was told by series creator Chuck Lorre. The manager of the CBS television channel actually decided to quit Kunal NayyarOur International Raj Kuthrapal!

Chuck Lorre to the rescue

as Chuck Lorre said (via ScreenRant), he himself was not informed. When he landed in New York the traditional “preliminaries”, these events during which the American channels present their new programs and therefore The big bang theory They should also have announced that they found out at the airport Kunal Nayyar Wasn’t there for the launch because a CBS executive decided the actor wasn’t the right person for the role.

Chuck Lorre At the time, he was furious: not only because he hadn’t even been consulted, but also because relying on the pilot alone wasn’t enough to judge an actor’s performance. After all, his character isn’t the focus of the first few episodes – and he doesn’t even speak in Penn’s (or any other woman’s) presence!

So Shawor directly called the channel and simply objected to the release Kunal Nayyar. He clearly showed that he believed in himself and took responsibility. Then the leaders trusted him.

finally, Chuck Lorre was right: Kunal Nayyar He was created for the role of Raj and we cannot imagine any other actor to replace him. with his participation, The big bang theory became one of the most famous – and most watched – sitcoms of all time with 12 seasons and no fewer than 280 episodes… including 279 Kunal Nayyar Exactly!

The Big Bang Theory is currently available to watch on Netflix and Prime Video.