Young Sheldon Star on Sheldon’s Reaction to George’s Death

#YoungSheldon star Iain Armitage (“Sheldon Cooper”) opens up about shooting the heartbreaking reaction to George’s death in Season 7, Episode 12 of the #BigBangTheory prequel.

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[moviehoarder]

Sheldon has evolved into a charming young man

[usagi]

He did emote A LOT... the way his face turned into stone and fell to the chair could show how his whole world crumbled.

[moviehoarder]

Iain Armitage is phenomenal as Sheldon Cooper in Young Sheldon!

[knightrcer]

When I saw rhy scene and the way Sheldon reacted, it made me want to wrap my arms around him like my uncle did when my dad died and he said "I know how it feels I'm a Farber too.'

[JF-ttwy]

I had the same reaction when my dad died. This kid nailed it.

[sovest]

Honestly I cannot wait to see what Iain does next. He has such effortless charm and natural charisma that I am sure many productions will want to approach him after Young Sheldon truly concludes.

[myles-spikewebby]

Iain is brilliant. Love watching him since Season 1 when he was small.

[rgkong]

I really hope this kid gets more major roles.

[vincyagain]

I like this kid I hope he stays out of trouble and can showcase his acting talent for years to come! He is so charming and cute and positive!

[SharonCasey-dw]

A good idea for this scene. My interpretation was he was deeply shocked. Folks with Sheldon's type of personality profile have difficulty processing heavily emotional information, and just can't cope with it, so they shut down completely.

[heavenlygal]

Great interview, here. And, Iain is amazing actor! He also seems like an insightful, thoughtful person. I have been impressed with his portrayal of 'young' Sheldon, especially in this final 7th season. Hope to see him in more roles.

[jimv]

I lool forward to seeing Ian's career grow.

[The_Jim]

Good lord is he eloquent about the character…what a perfect casting

[Kingkam-lmgf]

If you go back from the first season, he looks so young he looks like he’s five years old in the first season now he looks like he’s 20

[kathyparrow]

The was very affecting. If ever there was a reaction that looks like how that kind of shock feels, this was it.

[shaneh]

lian is such a talented actor for someone so young. Very charming and likeable.

[aljohntabion]

Well Sheldon hasn’t always been good at displaying emotion.. I think he captured that beautifully.

[MonicaGBaldo]

One day this kid will be as big as Tom Hanks. Al Pacino, Gene Hackman, Marlon Brando, Anthony Hopkins, Paul Newman, Morgan Freeman, etc. Very talented young man! And so handsome!

[luciamurunga]

i watched that part like 10 times, i even cried coz i will really miss the big guy...

[cindyj]

Yes! Sheldon would be shocked and nearly paralyzed by the incongruity of the situation- the intellectual processing of this information vs his unexpressed love for his father. One that would bring the neurotypical to sorrow but him to a brainlock. His interpretation was utterly perfect for the character. And horrible for the rest of us.