Throughout its 12 season run, The Big Bang Theory had several memorable guest-stars. Among the very top of that list, includes Billy Bob Thornton. In the following, we're going to take a look at how his unlikely cameo took place, and what got him on the sitcom's radar.
In addition, we'll reveal the pitch that was made from the actor, and what he had in mind. It turns out, Thornton wanted a storyline with Kaley Cuoco's Penny character. We'll reveal what the showrunners thought of his request, and what came of it.
In addition, we'll take a look at another major guest-star that took years to finally appear on the sitcom. Similar to Thornton, he finally agreed due to his willingness to work alongside Kaley Cuoco.
Looking at his resume, few could've predicted Billy Bob Thornton's appearance on The Big Bang Theory. The way it came about was completely random. During a red carpet interview, the actor revealed that The Big Bang Theory was him mom's favorite show.
Billy Bob Thornton recalls, "I said in an interview that my mom's favorite show was The Big Bang Theory. So [exec producer] Chuck Lorre got a hold of my manager and said, 'Would you consider doing a guest spot for your mom?' And I said absolutely, because I'll do anything for my mom."
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