‘Such a stupid decision’: This young Sheldon actor can’t get over The Big Bang Theory prequel series

Annie Potts, who plays the sassy Connie Tucker — or “Meemaw” for short — Sheldon’s iconic grandmother, is still baffled by CBS’ decision to end the beloved sitcom — especially since it continues to earn good ratings for the channel.

And while the 71-year-old actor is no stranger to series endings he’s had for a few years, there’s something different about young Sheldon’s ending in The Big Bang Theory prequel, which ends May 16. “I still don’t understand why it was cancelled“, he admits in an interview with Variety, together with his young co-star and the hero of the series, Ian Armitage.

“ It was especially difficult because I was completely unprepared. I was in shock. We’re talking #1 series on network television, #1 on Netflix. We think everyone is watching on TikTok, except for a few pasta recipes. It seemed like such a stupid business decision. I’m sorry, but I don’t know. If a series starts to drag or lag or run out of stories or whatever, then you see it coming. We were totally ambushed by it. At least I was.“

“I understand what Annie means.“, he added Iain Armitage. “It’s also hard in a really weird way that I can only see if I step back and try to see the big picture, which is hard. I mean, I don’t go see Annie Potts every day. This is a real loss for me. more than anyone else. I really think we could do a lot more.“

Despite this, Young Sheldon It wrapped production on its seventh and final season last month.

“It was really, really, really moving. That’s half of Iain’s life and a tenth of mine, but at 70 it’s significant. And, you know, it’s a little village that we have, and we’ve all taken care of each other and lifted each other up. There will be a big hole in my life. There is no doubt. It will get easier. Grief yes, loss yes“, he said Annie Potts.

for that Iain ArmitageThe experience was also hard: “It’s really hard to overcome and working with such amazing people will always make it harder. I feel very lucky for these seven wonderful years, but at the same time I am very excited because I will be back in June. I’m going to spend time with Annie, get my pilot’s license and do tours for Warner Bros. which will be great.“

When asked how much fabric we’ll need for the series finale when it airs on May 16, Annie Potts answers: “A tissue box… with a roll of kitchen towels.He noted.

Young Sheldon currently airs Thursdays on CBS in the US. Its 14-episode farewell season will conclude with a one-hour episode on May 16.

In France, you can watch the first 5 seasons of the series on Netflix.