10 things you didn’t know about The Big Bang Theory

2. Jim Parsons Was Cast On The Spot

When Jim Parsons auditioned for the role of Sheldon Cooper, Chuck Lorre, the creator of the show, found he was such a good fit that he immediately asked Parsons to come in for a second audition.

Though Lorre was sure he wanted Parsons to play the role, he wanted a second audition to be 100 percent sure. When Parsons nailed the second audition, Lorre cast him on the spot.