LOS ANGELES – After seven incredible seasons, Young Sheldon, a spinoff of The Big Bang Theory, is coming to an end. As fans prepare to say goodbye to this beloved show, the young star of the series, Iain Armitage, shares his thoughts and feelings about this bittersweet moment.At just 15 years old, Armitage has brilliantly portrayed the role of Sheldon Cooper during his formative years, capturing the hearts of viewers around the world. Despite the sadness that comes with the show’s conclusion, Armitage remains grateful for the amazing experience he had.During a recent interview on the set of Young Sheldon, Armitage expressed his gratitude, saying, ‘I feel like you have to take any amount of sadness with a measure of joy. I’m very sad to be almost done, but so happy and so grateful.’ It’s clear that this young actor has developed a deep appreciation for the opportunities the show has provided him.Armitage joined the Young Sheldon family at the age of 8, when he was cast by the show’s producers, including Jim Parsons, who played the adult Sheldon Cooper on The Big Bang Theory. Despite the age difference between his character and the adult Sheldon, Armitage revealed that he sees Parsons as a real-life role model, saying, ‘If I can grow up and be as wonderful a man as Mr. Jim Parsons is, I would be very happy and feel very accomplished in life.’While some may worry that Armitage could be typecast after spending seven years as Sheldon Cooper, he assures fans that he wouldn’t mind being forever associated with Jim Parsons. ‘Honestly, if that happened, I wouldn’t be mad. I would love to be associated with Jim Parsons forever,’ he said. This further highlights the admiration and respect he holds for his co-star’s remarkable talent.As the cast of Young Sheldon received the news of the show’s final season, they held a Zoom call together. Armitage shared that he took the news well, expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to have a proper farewell. ‘I feel very lucky and very happy that we get such a nice and gentle closing. We get to really wrap this up the way it should be,’ he revealed.As Young Sheldon approaches its conclusion, fans can’t help but reflect on the impact this show has had on television. It has been a heartwarming journey to witness Sheldon Cooper’s younger years, and Armitage’s portrayal of the character has been nothing short of extraordinary.Join us in bidding farewell to Young Sheldon as we celebrate the remarkable achievement of this show and the talented cast, led by the remarkable Iain Armitage. Although it’s a bittersweet goodbye, the memories and lessons learned from Young Sheldon will stay with us forever.Sources:- Image: [link]- Iain Armitage biography: [link]- CBS: [link]
Iain Armitage Reflects on Seven Seasons of Young Sheldon: A Bittersweet Farewell
by