Actors Iain Armitage, Zoe Perry, Raegan Revord and Montana Jordan attend the 2018 CBS Upfront at The Plaza Hotel on May 16, 2018 in New York City. He's not a physicist, but Iain Armitage . He also joined the cast of The Glass . As for Sheldon, he reunited with McKenna Grace's Paige his fellow child prodigy and arch-rival. Some unique challenges face Sheldon, who is socially impaired. Starring the buzziest sitcom of the year 2017, The Big Bang Theory spinoffYoung Sheldon, Armitage plays the kid version of Jim Parsons's sarcastic but socially awkward titular character, Sheldon Coopera genius theoretical physicist possessing an IQ of 187 and highly narcissistic traits ofBig Bang Theory. The year would also be the time when he gained popularity both nationally and internationally since he had started acting. Iain Armitage is a theater critic and a child actor. Some unique challenges face Sheldon, who is socially impaired. We sat down with the 13-year-old star to discuss some of the things you might not know about Armitagefrom his (not-so) secret love of pets, to his unusual YouTube start, to the things he does in his spare time (i.e. Iain Armitage's first foray into the public sphere came at just 4 years old with his surprising turn as a theatre critic. Umm who else? I love him so much.. Given a three-page monologue to read, Armitage took a few days to memorize his lines and then sent off a recording of him performing the speech to producers. Raegan was born on January 3rd, 2008. You just have to learn all that. Young Sheldon didn't dwell much on the bit thereafter. Theyre my baby hamsters, he adds. Given how familiar his face is and how universally known his character is youd think you'd know the basics of who this kid is. Have you been to India or would you like to come visit? Oh and dont keep a big head about things! If you could play any of the other characters from TBBT, who would it be? Having appeared in hit television shows like Big Little Lies and The Young Sheldon, where he plays the younger version of Big Bang Theory scientist Sheldon Cooper, Iain accrued a list of credits that would easily put grown-ups to shame. Potts and Armitage are very close. Did you watch the show to prepare for your role as Young Sheldon? And my dad is just the opposite. After reviewing the play, he would review plays such asBeached, Gypsy, Hedwig,andThe Angry Inch, Oklahoma,Whats the constitution mean to me, Mrs. Meryl, Beetlejuice, Be More Chill, Ms. Shailene, To kill a Mockingbird, and many more. The agreement is the latest expansion order for The Big Bang Theory spinoff, which was renewed for two seasons in February 2019. Missys Young Sheldon Comment Explained, Young Sheldon Makes Missy's Big Bang Theory Story Confusing & Tragic, Sheldon actually thriving in East Texas Tech, Young Sheldon Makes Georgies Big Bang Theory Appearance Sadder. We chat with Madelyn Cline, Chase Stokes and the stars of The Outer Banks. And, I had a three-page long monologue that I had to memorise! He won a Tony for his role as Boy George in Taboo, and hes currently playing the role of King George in Hamilton. She also created his YouTube channel to upload his videos. She's really incredible," he said. Unfortunately, Armitage's Russian abilities weren't showcased on Young Sheldon at least not yet. I think its going to be like a tsunami soon, and that will be something new. She has a soft spot for procedurals and old sitcoms (The Golden Girls!) 2. And my dad is currently in Hamilton (the acclaimed musical), so I love going up to his dressing room and seeing his costumes and things! Mostly, its just things like getting my costume on and going through hair and makeup. Set decades earlier than "The Big Bang Theory," the show follows the youth of a nine-year-old Sheldon Cooper going to high school. I was mediocre. Not crazy, really but Ive had people come up to me and tell me they really love the show, and that makes me feel very good. A winner of the prestigious Laurence Olivier Award and a Tony Award, Euan imparted crucial pieces of advice about the inner workings of the trade to his kid. the time when he's not being Sheldon Cooper). We heard you didnt know what a dial tone was! Everyones pretty amazing but Id maybe love to play Penny (Kaley Cuoco)! The Big Bang Theory star first opened up about his feelings about the young actor back in 2017 when the spinoff premiered . The cast of Young Sheldon are; Mary, Sheldon's mother, who is played by Zoe Perry, who takes over the character from Laurie Metcalf, who played the actress's mother in the original series. According to Armitage, the younger ones were a bit confused by the concept of him becoming a dog, but overall they thought it was pretty cool. In this show, though, we have a 9 year old version of a bratty Sheldon. I love Harry Potter books, he said. The Big Bang Theory's spin-off recently crossed a big milestone and to celebrate it, CBS offered fans a packed outing with three prominent plotlines.Amid all of that chaos, a brief interaction between Sheldon and Missy (Raegan Revord) stood out, causing fans . It was reported that he was named after Sir Ian McKellen. His birthplace was in Georgia, in the United States and he was raised in Arlington County, Virginia. ", "Iain Armitage on Big Little Lies, David Bowie, and the Big Bang Theory Spinoff", "Here's the Advice Grown-Up Sheldon Jim Parsons Had for Young Sheldon's Iain Armitage", "EXCLUSIVE: Jim Parsons Says 'Young Sheldon' Star Iain Armitage Is 'Inspirational to Watch', "Here's how The Big Bang Theory's crossover with Young Sheldon will happen", "Scoob! Sheldon wasn't even intrigued by what her sister said, but between Missy's initial reaction and her subsequent advice to not get their dad involved, it didn't seem like there was any other way to interpret what happened. Iains dad, Euan Morton, is also a player. He's the son of Tony-nominated actorEuan Morton and the Broadway producer Lee Armitage. Well, youd be wrong. Armitage attended the meeting with Pillet dressed up as the Phantom of the Opera. "The first time I saw it I was with my dog Jamie, standing outside a grocery store. ", Parsons marveled at Armitage's composure. That came much later, with my sexuality," he said. "I have a tablet filled with magic tricks, to the very brim," he said in an interview with Vulture. His compensation was upped to $31,200 each episode in season two, equating to about $686,000. Hes currently in Hamilton, which Im really proud of. My little hamster community is thriving.. With the help of his parents theatre producer mom Lee Armitage and . As for the funny dialogues, Ive managed to not laugh most of the times, but there are some scenes where I keep cracking up and I cannot stop! Read on to learn more about the talented TV star. Armitage is only 11 years old kid, but he is unique while comparing with the normal youngsters. Lorre, executive producer Steven Molaro and Parsons, who narrates as the adult Sheldon, say Armitage (Big Little Lies) was a natural for the title role. Some unique challenges face Sheldon, who is socially impaired. He also reprises some songs from the musicals he watches. Im very sad about TBBT ending! Meet a child genius named Sheldon Cooper (already seen as an adult in The Big Bang Theory (2007)) and his family. He was born in 2008 in Falkirk, Scotland in the United States of America. Iain will star in the movie 'The Glass Castle' with Brie Larson. I love playing him, there are so many fun and funny things I get to do as him! "I have the best teacher ever. Plus, Nick Kroll tell us about his new comedy History of the World. [5] His videos caught the attention of the theater industry, including a couple of agents who wanted to sign him up. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],'biographyhost_com-box-4','ezslot_7',146,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-biographyhost_com-box-4-0'); In 2020, he lent his voice to play Shaggy Rogerss character in the 2020s mystery-comedy movie,Scoob! His father is the person in life who makes him laugh, but plenty of other things do too. [9][10][11] In December 2018, he appeared in an episode of The Big Bang Theory,[12] playing young Sheldon on a videotape recording intended to cheer up and encourage an older Sheldon. We did do that crossover episode where I do the video for the older Sheldon (in Season 12 Episode 10, 'The VCR Illumination' older Sheldon plays a VHS tape with a recording by his younger self, and a pep talk by his dad), but unfortunately, weve already had the last episode of TBBT so I dont think we can do anymore crossovers. Armitage resides in Arlington, Virginia, and is the son of the actor Euan Morton, who was born in Falkirk, Scotland,[3] and theater producer Lee Armitage. To that end, the younger Sheldon (Iain Armitage), who's growing up in Texas in 1989, has"not yet become cynical. Oh Mr. Ian McKellen, probably! On the Ellen Show he said: "I am going to be honest, it . It is pretty lucky to get advice from the worlds greatest Sheldon expert, Armitage shares. His father, Euan Morton played boy George in Broadway's 'Taboo'. However, the show was canceled after a member of the crew tested positive for COVID-19. ", in the second challenge of that episode. The love of theatre runs in the family so much so that Iain has never considered another career choice. Armitage has not opened up about his sexuality. The son of Scottish actor and singer Euan Morton and actress, Lee Armitage, Iain spent the better half of his childhood at rehearsals, always within close proximity of a stage. Sir Ian McKellen (after whom Iain is rumoured to be named) helped him come up with the names. All Rights Reserved. Do you have any on-set rituals before you begin filming an episode? Parsons came up with the concept for the prequel series and emailed it to Lorre. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'biographyhost_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_6',148,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-biographyhost_com-large-leaderboard-2-0'); Since his babysitter was in the show, and the theatre was close to his house, he often visited the place. Related:Young Sheldon's Ming-Na Wen Cameo Secretly References Penny, Raj & Howard. Sheldon can be despicable (and) hard on his best friends. Difficult as it may seem to stand out in the company of Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Laura Dern, and even . The only thing thats different is now sometimes other kids will approach them on the playground. Lead Character in the CBS Sitcom 'Young Sheldon'. Armitage has been playing the titular character on Young Sheldon for five years now. I asked his mom, Do you speak Russian? And shes like, No. Regarding this, is Sheldon Cooper smart in real life? These days, his account is still active, but its been a while since he could get to a show given the pandemic and his Young Sheldon filming schedule. He has his idiosyncrasies. Abrams Artists Agencys agent Jamie Pillet first recognized Armitage from a video of his that his mother uploaded on her Facebook feed. Or is it? Manoj Bajpayee shared that he has no plans of joining politics despite the numerous offers he has received. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[580,400],'biographyhost_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_2',114,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-biographyhost_com-medrectangle-3-0'); After the video garnered attention, he started appearing in more thank you videos before making a real review of the play Waiting for Gadot in 2014. Iain Armitage (/ i n /; born July 15, 2008) is an American child actor.He is known for starring as Sheldon Cooper in Young Sheldon, a prequel to The Big Bang Theory, and Ziggy Chapman in Big Little Lies.In 2018, Armitage received the Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series - Leading Young Actor for the former role. Born on 15 July 2008, Iain Armitage's age is 14 Years Old as of 2023. I dont think we ever had any political conversations at all about this., Added Parsons, I feel like our show, its a multi-colored state connector as far as viewers go. Taylor Lautner tells us about his new podcast The Squeeze. Potts first appeared in . And then theres different requirements like pushups and whatever. Not knowing what was going on, Missy exclaimed,"I knew it! I just like to do weird stuff, like reaching into my computer screen and grabbing things or whatever. V3.1. You also have a YouTube channel called 'Iain Loves Theatre' where you review plays. He is 13 years old as of 2021. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'biographyhost_com-banner-1','ezslot_4',147,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-biographyhost_com-banner-1-0'); His father, Euan, is a Scottish actor-singer recognized for his role as Boy George in the stage musical, Taboo, and King George, in another musical, Hamilton. MORE: What to expect from your favorite TV shows. Ultimately, she finds out what's really happening, but this moment has caused some fans to believe that Missy thought that her brother is gay. Armitage plays 9-year-old high-schooler Sheldon Cooper, the 1980s version of Jim Parsons Big Bang Theory character. I do spend a lot of time in California now, about eight months out of the year. I love watching Young Sheldon, because even though I know all the jokes already, it still makes me laugh out loud, he said. How has your experience been working with Meryl Streep on Big Little Lies Season 2? How was that like? In 2018, Armitage received the Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series Leading Young Actor for the former role. If that adorable interview didnt convince you, here are three more reasons why you should tune in to Young Sheldon for a weekly dose of heartwarming family-friendly comedy. Parsons narrates the series, which stars Zoe Perry as Sheldons mother, Mary (the younger version of the character played by her real-life mother, Laurie Metcalf, on BBT), Lance Barber as Sheldons father, George Sr., and Montana Jordan and Raegan Revord as Sheldons siblings Georgie and Missy. Kids Help Phone relaunches as KHP with some celeb support. Lorre then enlisted the help of Steve Molaro, and the three of them pitched the concept to Warner Bros. Television president Peter Roth, with CBS Corp. Before getting the major role, he wasnt a viewer of the science-themed comedy television series. [4] He is the grandson of former United States Deputy Secretary of State, Richard Lee Armitage. Well, mostly my mom does. Definitely not what I would choose to wear on a daily basis, he said. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Hes been practicing for nearly 10 years now and holds a first brown beltwhich is just below a black belt in many schools. On the show, he played Ziggy Chapman, a troubled kid who moves into town with his mother, Shailene Woodley. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. The musical was complex for a child to understand; however, Armitage admired the song and the dance. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. For the most part, we can talk and it's just really cool.. It feels pretty good. Exist in the Same Universe, 8 Super Dark 'Big Little Lies' Season 2 Theories, Will 'Big Little Lies' be Back for Season 3? 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. I have met the whole cast of TBBT. How has that influenced your creative spirit? The actor started his career after an agent, Jamie Pillet, saw his YouTube channel. Also, have a good work ethic and listen to your director! Once Young Sheldon's producers saw Iain Armitage's recording, they were blown away by how perfect he was for the role. A dog lover. The following year, Armitage was nominated in the category Favourite Male TV Star; for his portrayal of Young Sheldon inKids Choice Award.. In fact, who are his parents? By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider For now, chances are that it won't be a topic of conversation anymore, especially with the family shifting its focus to Georgie's surprising predicament. Ive met him, but I would love to get him on the show because he is hilarious! "Our texts are a weird blend of him telling me . 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