In the world of television, it sometimes happens that an actor takes on several roles within the same series. This is the case of Lance Barber, known for playing Sheldon Cooper’s father in Young Sheldonbut who also shone in another character in the series Big Bang Theory.
Young Sheldon is the surprise success of Netflix. Available since July 5, the spin-off of the cult series Big Bang Theory follows the daily life of Sheldon Cooper, a nine-year-old boy (played by Iain Armitage) whose great precocity allowed him to skip several grades in order to attend high school at the same time as his brother George Cooper Jr. The situation is disconcerting for the boy as well as for the members of his family, especially for his older brother, who is quite uncomfortable with the idea of being the brother of the high school curiosity. The cast of the series, which is still among the most viewed programs on Netflix in France, includes Iain Armitage, Zoe Perry, Montana Jordan as well as Lance Barber, who is far from unknown to fans of the universe Big Bang Theory.
Lancer Barber: what role does he play in Big Bang Theory?
Six years after his time in Big Bang Theory, Lance Barber landed the role of George Cooper Sr., the father of Sheldon and Georgie. A role clearly different from the one he played in the original series. The 50-year-old actor appeared in an episode of season 5, playing a bully who had bullied Leonard throughout his high school yearse. A passage that some fans of Big Bang Theory have not forgotten, as he explained in an interview given to the site Cartermatt. “I will be delighted to be a part of all that this universe has to offer. This could, however, raise eyebrows among some fans. The fact that I was able to play a different role in The Big Bang Theory in the past has already raised some eyebrows“, he revealed. “A few years ago, I was lucky enough to land a role, that of the bully who bullied Leonard in high school. And from what little I’ve looked at online, there are people who have difficulty buying into the idea that I could, therefore, play a different role in this same universe.“.
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Lance Barber returns in season 7 of Young Sheldon
No offense to fans, Lance Barber will return in the seventh season of Young Sheldon, which won’t be returning anytime soon due to the writers’ and actors’ strike. In spring 2021, CBS announced the renewal of the sitcom for three additional seasons. “Young Sheldon dominates the comedy landscape in the USA. The humor, warmth and heart exuded by the Cooper family are a magnet for millions of viewers“, indicated the channel in a press release. This next season is at the heart of all the debates since it was at the age of fourteen that the hero, Sheldon Cooper, lost his father. A tragic event which would coincide with the end from season 7.
Article written in collaboration with 6Médias
