Big Bang Theory fans, rejoice – you’re getting a PREQUEL show

It’s one of the top-rated comedies of recent years, and The Big Bang Theory has a legion of fans all over the world – which is why a LOT of people are going to be very excited today.

According to Deadline, the show’s creator, Chuck Lorre, is working on a prequel show that will focus on the life and times of a young Sheldon Cooper.

Sheldon, which is set to air on CBS, will document the 12-year-old ‘child prodigy’s’ transformation into the hilarious, awkward, socially inept genius that proved to be such a hit with Big Bang viewers.

While there’s no word yet on whether Sheldon actor Jim Parsons will actually feature (probably not), seasoned fans will be delighted to hear that he will be joining Lorre behind the scenes as a show producer.

The show, which will be a single-camera feature (no live audience, sorry guys), has been likened to the classic Malcolm In the Middle in terms of its tone and brand of comedy.

While we’ll have to wait and see if Sheldon lives up to the glory of Big Bang, we have one word to sum up our excitement: