HBO Max’s upcoming Big Bang Theory spinoff, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, has added Ryan Cartwright, Josh Brener, and Tommy Walker in major recurring roles, according to multiple sources. The series, a comedic sci-fi extension of the original sitcom, stars Kevin Sussman reprising his role as Stuart Bloom alongside Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn, and John Ross Bowie.
Created by The Big Bang Theory co-creators Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, in collaboration with The Avengers screenwriter Zak Penn, the series is set in the future and follows comic book shop owner Stuart as he attempts to repair reality after accidentally triggering a multiverse catastrophe. The device at the center of the chaos was originally built by Sheldon and Leonard.
Lapkus returns as Denise, Stuart’s girlfriend, Posehn plays geologist Bert, and Bowie reprises his role as physicist Barry Kripke. Together, they face alternate-universe versions of familiar Big Bang characters in their chaotic quest to restore order.
Cartwright, who guest-starred in The Big Bang Theory Season 6 as a British student in Penny’s history class, will portray Kyle, a comic book enthusiast and regular at Stuart’s store. Brener, who appeared in two Big Bang episodes as Stuart’s friend Dale, will play a new character named Trevor. Walker takes on the role of Gary, Denise’s attractive new boyfriend.
All three actors have prior ties to Chuck Lorre’s TV universe. Cartwright has appeared in Mom, Bob Hearts Abishola, and B Positive. Brener’s recent credits include Saturday Night, Carry-On, and Netflix’s 3 Body Problem. Walker, best known for Danger Force, previously guest-starred on Lorre’s The Kominsky Method.
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe is produced by Chuck Lorre Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television.
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