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The Big Bang Theory's Original Pilot: A Glimpse into an Alternate Universe
A Different Start: The Initial Pilot's Surprising Cast Choices
Before "The Big Bang Theory" became the cultural sensation it is today, its original pilot was a far cry from what audiences would eventually fall in love with.
While Jim Parsons and Johnny Galecki were already cast as Sheldon and Leonard, respectively, the female lead was a very different character. Amanda Walsh played Katie, a tough, street-smart woman with a hidden vulnerability. Interestingly, the supporting cast also looked quite different, with no sign of Penny, Howard, or Raj in the mix.
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