'Big Bang Theory' Prequel 'Young Sheldon' Picked Up Straight to Series at CBS

It's official: CBS is moving forward with its Big Bang Theory prequel. The network has handed out a straight-to-series order for the 2017-18 broadcast season for Young Sheldon, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. The news comes as the comedy created by Chuck Lorre and Steve Molaro had been casting ahead of production on the pilot this month. This is the first time that the network and producers Warner Bros. Television have confirmed the project. An episode count has not yet been determined.
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