It was recently announced that Warner Bros. TV has collaborated with CBS to develop a spinoff of "The Big Bang Theory". Reportedly, the process is still in its early stages and the plot will revolve around Sheldon Cooper as a youth.

According to Variety, sources have stated that the project is almost done with the script deal phase. Jim Parsons, who plays Sheldon in "The Big Bang Theory", will be working closely with the spin-off.

Creator, writer, executive producer and showrunner Steve Molaro of "The Big Bang Theory" will also be a part of the project. It is possible that co-creator/exec producer Bill Prady of the famous TV series will act as an executive producer of the new series.

Molaro will be in charge of the script that will focus primarily on the genius but slightly neurotic scientist Sheldon Cooper. The script will highlight Sheldon's life as a youth growing up in Texas.

Over the past years "The Big Bang Theory" has made several references to Sheldon's unusual and interesting past. In the series fans usually got the information through Sheldon himself or via his mother, Mary Cooper played by Laurie Metcalf.

Meanwhile, the spin-off series has reportedly undertaken a major development. As per Entertainment Weekly, CBS is considering Iain Armitage to play a young Sheldon Cooper in the rumored follow up series.

Rumors are rife that the untitled spin-off producers are in talks with Zoe Perry to play Sheldon's mother. Interestingly, Perry is real life daughter of Laurie Metcalf.

It is to be noted that if the spin-off does take place, none of the main cast members from The Big Bang Theory" will be a part of it. As mentioned before, Jim is rumored to be associated with the production process only.

"The Big Bang Theory" is currently holding the top rank among primetime comedies. The series is currently on its 10th season CBS is hoping for a two-season renewal as of now.

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