Kripke Joins HBO Max’s Stuart Fails To Save The Universe as New Antagonist
Deadline reports that HBO Max’s Big Bang Theory spinoff Stuart Fails To Save The Universe expanded from three leads to four when John Ross Bowie joined to reprise Barry Kripke as an antagonist inspired by Lost in Space’s Dr. Zachary Smith. The four‑lead ensemble now centers on Kevin Sussman’s Stuart Bloom, with Brian Posehn and Lauren Lapkus also starring; Bowie’s addition prompted a reconceived format. The series premieres July 23, 2026 on HBO Max with weekly episodes.