Could this 'The Big Bang Theory' star appear in the 'Stuart Fails to Save the Universe' spin-off? Nostalgic Instagram post sparks rumors

Raj and Stuart (Image via CBS)
Raj and Stuart (Image via CBS)

Chuck Lorre has been decidedly tight-lipped about The Big Bang Theory spin-off, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, which is set to center on the comic-store owner Stuart, played by Kevin Sussman. The lack of information is understandable, as the show has not yet been greenlit by HBO Max, so it remains in the writing stages and is yet to enter production.

However, an Instagram post from one of The Big Bang Theory stars has led to rumors being circulated about him being a part of the latest spin-off. Kunal Nayyar recently posted a nostalgic picture from the sets of TBBT looking back on his experience on the show, leading a lot of fans to believe that he might be returning to Stuart Fails to Save the Universe as Raj.


Kunal Nayyar's nostalgic post about The Big Bang Theory fuels rumors of his appearance on Stuart Fails to Save the Universe

Stuart and Raj in The Big Bang Theory (Image via CBS)
Stuart and Raj in The Big Bang Theory (Image via CBS)

Kunal Nayyar took to his Instagram and posted the last picture he clicked of The Big Bang Theory set, followed by an emotional recollection of his time on the show. The timing of Nayyar's post has sparked a lot of rumors that he might be a part of the upcoming spin-off Stuart Fails to Save the Universe.

The fact that Kevin Sussman and Lauren Lapkus, who will be reprising their roles of Stuart and Denise in the spin-off, both liked this Instagram post has helped make these rumors sustainable.

Chuck Lorre has been extremely tight-lipped about the new spin-off, revealing nothing about it, except that he has gotten together with Bill Prady and Zak Penn to penn down 10 episodes for the upcoming spin-off. These 10 episodes could be the entirety of Season 1 of the show if it is greenlit for production. He also added that this show is going to involve a lot of CGI, which is something that will set it apart from its predecessor, The Big Bang Theory.

Nevertheless, Kunal Nayyar's possible appearance as a guest character on Stuart Fails to Save the Universe could be extremely gratifying. The Big Bang Theory wrapped up all the characters' stories comparatively neatly, with Sheldon winning the Nobel Prize, Leonard and Penny being pregnant, and the gang getting together for their usual meal.

However, Raj, who spent the majority of the show trying to find his true love, did get one of the most unsatisfying endings in the show compared to the rest of the gang. Kunal Nayyar's return as Raj to Stuart Fails to Save the Universe could be the chance for his character to get a much-deserved proper ending. The Pasadena Gang has always been more than open to returning for cameos on the Young Sheldon spin-off, making it possible that Nayyar would be a part of this endeavor.

Nevertheless, these are just speculations, and the fact that the spin-off has a lot of CGI stuff does not mean that this show might be very different from the rest of the spin-offs of The Big Bang Theory.

Additionally, Lorre's dedication to ensuring that his spin-offs stand apart from the original might even mean that Stuart Fails to Save the Universe takes place in a way that the Pasadena gang is not involved at all. We might just have to wait for official updates on the show before speculating about any more returns.

Edited by Anshika Jain