Audition Reflections and Evolving Roles

Jim Parsons is an actor who’s best known for starring as Sheldon on The Big Bang Theory. While many know him as the on-screen super-nerd, he is also a classically trained stage actor. And in this conversation from 2022, Jim reflects on his entire creative journey: from playing the same character for 12 years to embracing new challenges (Hollywood, Spoiler Alert, A Man of No Importance) that have allowed him to flex some different creative muscles. 

Plus, the uncertainty Jim felt when he came out; his love of New York City; and the first, scary steps involved in taking on new roles.

Links from the show:

• The Best of Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory
• The Big Bang Theory cast talks with Stephen Colbert after the series finale
• Jim talks about playing Henry Wilson in Hollywood
• Spoiler Alert (2022) Trailer
• Jim's Instagram
• Kaley Cuoco's Instagram
• Mayim Bialik's Instagram
• Johnny Galecki's Instagram

For more conversations like this – with guests ranging from Tom Hanks to Bjork to Jason Sudeikis – go to https://www.thegreatcreators.com.

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