George Can Return In Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage Under 1 Condition, Says Lance Barber

Lance Barber is open to appearing in Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage as George but under one condition. The Young Sheldon finale was defined by two stories: Sheldon’s move to California for his post-graduate studies and George’s death. Both were expected storylines, considering what was revealed in The Big Bang Theory, but they were still intensely emotional to see play out on the screen. While Iain Armitage can easily be brought back to the franchise, it is a bit tricky to see Barber reprise his role as George, although he is not opposed to it.

In an interview with Dexerto, Barber is asked if he is willing to step back into the shoes of the Cooper patriarch in Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage. Unsurprisingly, the actor is more than willing to do so, but he has one stipulation. Regardless of how the Young Sheldon sequel spinoff brings back the character, it shouldn’t ruin George’s well-executed send-off. Read his full quote below:

“I’d be open to getting the offer, that would be so flattering. If they figure out a way to do it that wasn’t diminishing what they’ve already established. If the writers decided to do that, they would do that in a thoughtful and classy way as opposed to a stunt to get people to watch the ghost of George Cooper return. If that could be done, then I would consider it. Otherwise, I’m really satisfied.”

How Barber Can Return As George In Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage Without Ruining His Death

There Are Some Creative Ways To Bring Back The Cooper Patriarch

George’s death was long determined in The Big Bang Theory. So while there were petitions for Young Sheldon to break from continuity, Chuck Lorre and his team decided to stick with the established canon. Losing the Cooper patriarch was difficult, but it highlighted the series’ strength, which was its ability to balance comedy and drama. Given how emotional it was, it only makes sense that Barber is careful not to ruin his legacy, even if it means passing up the chance to reprise the role.

Luckily, there are a couple of ways to bring George back. Firstly, it can be via a flashback sequence. This is the easiest way to do it since it doesn’t require any adjustments to his death. Secondly, the most interesting one is through visions or dreams. Georgie can dream about his dad — something that The Big Bang Theory did similarly before with Jim Parsons’ Sheldon when Arthur Jeffries died. If Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage wants to be more creative, it could be Cece’s dream. This way, George is still separated from reality but is connected with his granddaughter.

Our Take On Barber’s Potential Return As George In Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage

George Is Welcome To Appear, But It Shouldn’t Be Done Later On

While I would love for Barber to return as George, Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage must save his possible cameo later down the road. At this point, CBS and Lorre should focus on establishing the show first, including its new ensemble. That includes George’s franchise replacement, Will Sasso’s Jim McAllister. Doing this would help them ensure the sustainability and growth of Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage. While it can lean on its connection with Young Sheldon in its earlier years, the goal is to ultimately stand on its own. This was what its parent series did when it broke away from The Big Bang Theory.

Source: Dexerto