ORE CITY, Texas — An East Texas native will be starring as the lead actor in a new CBS comedy series.
Montana Jordan, of Ore City, has portrayed the older brother of Sheldon Cooper, Georgie Cooper, in the coming-of-age sitcom, "Young Sheldon," since 2017. The prequel spin-off of the "The Big Bang Theory" is in its seventh and final season on CBS. The series finale will air on May 16.
Now, there's going to be half-hour comedy spin-off with 21-year-old Jordan starring in one of the lead roles with actress Emily Osment, who plays the mother of Georgie's child Mandy McAllister. It will be a part of the 2024-25 TV season. CBS announced the new series will follow Georgie and Mandy as they raise their young family in Texas.
In an Instagram post, Jordan commented on the news, "GET READY!!!! The Cooper family continues. Thank y’all for the support of Young Sheldon. I hope to deliver just what y’all are looking for in this new adventure!"
Producing team Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro and Steve Holland said they're very excited to continue the stories of the Cooper family through the eyes of Georgie and Mandy.
“It has been a privilege to spend the last seven years with Sheldon and the Cooper family and now this wonderful journey will continue with Georgie and Mandy,” said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment. “Chuck and both Steves have done a masterful job developing these characters and entertaining generations of fans with relatable, heartwarming stories brought to life by Montana and Emily. We eagerly look forward to the next chapter in this beloved universe.”
