It may not even be halfway through releasing its first season, but The Big Bang Theory spin-off Stuart Fails to Save the Universe has already been renewed for a second run.
The renewal came after season 1 became HBO Max's second-biggest comedy launch ever globally. Details regarding returning cast members, story and more for season 2 are still under wraps, and likely won't be known until at least after season 1 finishes airing.
On the announcement, Amy Gravitt, EVP, HBO programming, head of HBO & HBO Max comedy series, said in a statement: "We’re delighted with how this hilarious, genre-bending show from Chuck [Lorre], Zak [Penn], and Bill [Prady] has connected with the audience, both devotees of The Big Bang Theory and new fans alike.
"Along with everyone else, we can’t wait to see the worlds they conjure for these beloved characters next season."
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Meanwhile, Channing Dungey, chairman and CEO, Warner Bros Television Group and WBD US Networks, said: "Chuck, Zak, and Bill delivered something truly special with Stuart Fails to Save the Universe — a completely original take on one of the most beloved franchises of all time that captures the unique essence that made The Big Bang Theory so special.
"It’s been an absolute joy to see audiences embrace this next iteration so passionately, and we can't wait to continue exploring the multiverse in season two."
The first season has starred Kevin Sussman as Stuart, Lauren Lapkus as Denise, Brian Posehn as Bert and John Ross Bowie as Kripke, and seen Stuart tasked with restoring reality after he broke a device built by Sheldon and Leonard, accidentally bringing about a multiverse Armageddon.
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As he has hopped across universes along with his friends, this has seen him come into contact with alternate versions of classic Big Bang Theory characters. So far, those to have reprised their roles include Kunal Nayyar as Raj, Kaley Cuoco as Penny, Melissa Rauch as Bernadette and Mayim Bialik as Amy, with more expected to be on the way.
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe continues on HBO Max on Thursdays in the US and Fridays in the UK.
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