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Jim Parsons has cemented himself among the talented actors in Hollywood thanks to portraying Sheldon Cooper in the CBS sitcomThe Big Bang Theory. Cooper is undoubtedly one of the fascinating characters of the show, known for his high intelligence and academic achievements. But, when it comes to social interactions, hequitestruggles with it.
While the character possesses great charms, Parsons’ acting skills were keyin making this character widely popular. However, it would surprise many that Parsonswasn’t considered for smart rolesbefore securing Cooper’s role inTBBT.
Jim Parsons Got Candid About His Roles Before Becoming Sheldon Cooper
His performance as Sheldon Cooper was pivotal to the success ofThe Big Bang Theory,which particularlybecame known for its comedic brilliance. The show’s humor often revolved around the characters’ nerdy friendships and romance, with Cooper’s characterusuallybecoming the limelight.
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However, this journey of portraying the role of a genius person was not something that Jim Parsonswas offeredfrequently.
In an old interview withVariety,Jim Parsonsgot candid about his career trajectory, reflecting onwhen he often got cast as a“dumb”person. He shared,
“I used to get cast frequently as dumb people. Or rather, they were either not bright or had a certainidiot savantquality about them. There is great joy in playing someone who doesn’t know whatthe hellis happening.”
While he would enjoy playing a“dumb”character, he’s more than grateful for what Cooper brought to him. He added,
“If I’m recognized, people are very polite. They’ll call out to me: ‘Sheldon!’ But I’mmore amazedwhen people know myname,when I hear ‘Jim.’ Even at this late stage in the game, I’m not used to it, Ialways wonder how I know them. Because people are so sweetandI’m only that sweet to people I’ve met before!”
Playing the intelligent role has itsownperks! He continued to serve as the face of the adult Sheldon for 12 seasons andreprised his rolein the cameo ofYoung Sheldon. He once reflected on what led him to eventually put an end to his TBBT era.
Jim Parsons Explained Why He QuitThe Big Bang Theory
Things were notreallywell for Parsons when he decided to eventually say adios to the sitcom that rose him to prominence. He reflected on what led him to exit the long-running show during an episode ofDavid Tennant Does a Podcast with…viaRadio Times.
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After a “really intense summer”in 2018 where he had to bid farewell to his dog and broke his leg on stage, he was not feeling feel.
“It was the scariest moment for the next couple of days because I felt like I was at the edge of a cliff. I was teetering and I saw somethingreallydark below between the death of the dog.”
He continued,
“I had this moment of clarity that I think you’re very fortunate to get in a lot of ways, of going ‘Don’t keep speeding by’. You know? ‘Use this time to take a look around.’ And I did.”
He eventually decided to move away from his big role to explore further. He added,“I thinkthere’sother things I need to try and do. I don’t even know what they are, but I can tell that I need to try.”
He went on to have a successful career in television, film, and theater. Having portrayed several roles, he eventually cemented himself as a versatile actor. He even executively produced and narrated its spin-off prequel series, which came to an end after its seventh season this week.
The Big Bang Theoryis available on Max.
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