A brand new social media image sparks speculations about a core cast member of The Big Bang Theory returning for its third spinoff. The end of Young Sheldon paved the way for Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage. While it exists in the same universe as the nerd-centric sitcom, it barely has any connection to the original series that kickstarted this TV universe. Luckily, Chuck Lorre is supposedly developing a third offshoot that is directly tied to it, and based on a new image online, someone from the Pasadena gang may be returning to star in the project.
In a new post on Instagram Stories. Kunal Nayyar shares an image of himself dressed as Raj Koothrappali from The Big Bang Theory. Check out the photo below:
The snap is pretty straightforward. It’s a selfie of Nayyar in his Raj outfit. He captioned the image, “Remember this guy?,” further sparking rumors that he is set to return for The Big Bang Theory‘s upcoming third offshoot. Sadly, he didn’t reveal if this is a photo that was just recently taken or a throwback post.
Why Raj Is The Perfect Character For The Big Bang Theory’s Third Spinoff
Raj Still Has Many Stories Left To Tell
It has been five years since The Big Bang Theory ended. While the send-off to the Pasadena gang was generally well-beloved, there were aspects of it that were heavily criticized, including the disappointing way that Raj’s story ended. While all members of the Pasadena gang found contentment in their personal and professional lives, Nayyar’s character was left without a life partner. For most of The Big Bang Theory season 12, he was engaged to be married to Anu. Somehow, however, the writers decided that it wasn’t working out, so they pulled the plug on it.
Besides finding his life partner — something that he always wanted to do in
The Big Bang Theory
, the new offshoot can also explore Raj’s professional endeavors, not to mention the relationship he has with his family in India.
Because of this, Raj is actually the perfect candidate to spearhead the new The Big Bang Theory spinoff. There are still so many stories that can be told for the character, primarily because he was treated as a supporting player throughout the sitcom’s 12 years on the air. Besides finding his life partner — something that he always wanted to do in The Big Bang Theory, the new offshoot can also explore Raj’s professional endeavors, not to mention the relationship he has with his family in India.
Our Take On The Third The Big Bang Theory Spinoff
Lorre Has Yet To Give Any Substantial Update About The Project
While it’s uncertain when this image of Raj was taken, the timing of its posting and Nayyar’s caption are more than enough to excite The Big Bang Theory followers for his possible return to the franchise. Lorre was coy when asked about the status of the third spinoff, and I understand if he’s more focused on launching Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage. That said, I also know that the easiest way to get fans of the Pasadena gang back is to center the untitled The Big Bang Theory offshoot on an already beloved member of the core cast like Raj.
