A spin-off to the hugely successful comedy show The Big Bang Theory is currently in the works.
The prequel will be about a young Sheldon Cooper, currently played by Emmy award winner Jim Parsons, and is being developed for CBS, the Daily Mail reports.
The potential new series is being kept under wraps but it has been said that the story will centre on a teenage version of Jim's character.
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Apparently none of The Big Bang Theory cast members will star in the show, according to The Hollywood Reporter.