Overview

• Sara Gilbert expressed her willingness to reprise her role as Dr. Leslie Winkle, citing her enjoyment of the character despite writers concluding her arc early.
• Gilbert revealed that Big Bang Theory writers 'hit a wall' with Winkle's storylines, leading to her limited appearances in the series, including a final cameo in Season 9.
• The upcoming spinoff, 'Stuart Fails to Save the Universe,' remains in development with Kevin Sussman, Brian Posehn, and Lauren Lapkus holding deals to reprise their roles.
• Original Big Bang Theory creators Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, along with Zak Penn, are attached to script the new series.
• While the spinoff has not been officially greenlit, it continues to build momentum as part of the expanding Big Bang Theory franchise.