The “Big Bang Theory” spinoff “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe” has been renewed for Season 2 at HBO Max.
The series originally premiered at the streamer in July. The show hails from creators Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, and Bill Prady. Lorre and Prady previously co-created “The Big Bang Theory.” The new show stars “Big Bang Theory” alums Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn, and John Ross Bowie.
“We’re delighted with how this hilarious, genre-bending show from Chuck, Zak, and Bill has connected with the audience, both devotees of ‘The Big Bang Theory’ and new fans alike,” said Amy Gravitt, EVP of HBO Programming and Head of HBO & HBO Max Comedy Series. “Along with everyone else, we can’t wait to see the worlds they conjure for these beloved characters next season.”
The logline for the show states, “Comic book store owner Stuart Bloom (Sussman) is tasked with restoring reality after he breaks a device built by Sheldon and Leonard, accidentally bringing about a multiverse Armageddon. Stuart is aided in this quest by his girlfriend Denise (Lapkus), geologist friend Bert (Posehn), and quantum physicist/all-around pain in the ass Barry Kripke (Bowie). Along the way, they meet alternate-universe versions of characters we’ve come to know and love from ‘The Big Bang Theory.’ As the title implies, things don’t go well.”
“Stuart Fails to Save the Universe” is produced by Chuck Lorre Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, where Lorre is under an overall deal. Lorre, Penn, and Prady are also executive producers. Kyle Newacheck directed multiple episodes and executive produces.
More to come…