Stuart Bloom Goes Multiverse in a Bold 'Big Bang Theory' Spin-Off

Stuart Bloom leads HBO Max’s 10-episode offbeat spinoff, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, a sci‑fi adventure from The Big Bang Theory crafted by Chuck Lorre with Bill Prady and Zak Penn after initial resistance; the show sends Stuart and his friends across a multiverse filled with alternate versions of their Pasadena world, featuring cameos from familiar Big Bang alums and new twists that diverge radically from the original, all shot in Los Angeles with heavy visual effects to stay under budget. It premieres July 23 on HBO Max.