Mayim Bialik Addresses Possible Appearance In ‘The Big Bang Theory’ Spin-Off

Actress Mayim Bialik may no longer be hosting “Jeopardy!”, but that frees up her schedule to make an appearance on “The Big Bang Theory” spin-off.

Fans are hoping that she might return to play the character Amy from the Chuck Lorre-created sitcom, which premiered in 2007 and ran for 12 seasons.

Even though “The Big Bang Theory” is over, she recently connected with her former costar, Melissa Rauch, on her NBC show “Night Court.” While promoting the show, she told Us Weekly that she has not been contacted about appearing on the show, but would love to make a return.

“I haven’t been contacted,” she confirmed. “I’ve seen what’s been announced and I think that’s where a lot of people’s knowledge of it is right [now] — me being one of them.”

“These characters were so iconic and so significant to people. [Creators] Chuck [Lorre] and Bill [Prady] really created a world of characters that people want to know about and follow up on,” she continued. “So, I’m very flattered and I would be very flattered if I am contacted.”

She went on to say, “I love being known as that character and I love what it means to people. So for me, it would be a thrill to be part of it in any way.”

“It was a really, really fun experience to be part of that [during my guest appearance with Jim Parsons] on Young Sheldon,” she added. “I also get to interact with [creators] Steven [Molaro] and Steve [Holland] and a lot of our writers and producers, so it’s a whole world that I still feel very connected to.”

On Tuesday, January 14, the “Blossom” child star played an “exaggerated version” of herself when appearing on Rauch’s comedy “Night Court.”

“I left the creative [details] up to Melissa when she asked if I would be interested in coming on. I literally said to her, ‘Whatever you want, I’m happy to do it.’ That’s just out of a sense of comradery and support for her and our friendship,” Bialik told the publication.

“I am also just really proud of everything that she’s created. I just was happy to support — and I’m also a fan of Night Court,” she continued. “When I was little, I wasn’t allowed to watch it because it was naughty and had some racy language.”

“Melissa asked how I feel about this notion of playing a twisted version of myself. I said I’ll be as silly as you want and as kooky as you want. Melissa was also drawing on some of our actual story where she was a Blossom fan, and when we started working together on The Big Bang Theory, she revealed it,” Bialik explained. “I liked the idea of toying with this and art imitating life.”

“The advantage is there’s a certain amount of ease that comes with getting to play yourself. You’re not creating a character. I know the backstory because it’s mine,” she continued. “But in terms of the disadvantages, it’s hard — especially if you’re playing an exaggerated version. The producers have to wonder like, ‘Oh, is she afraid that people will think this is what she’s really like?’ Or like, ‘What’s that exaggerated version gonna be like?'”

“But I don’t see it as a huge impediment,” she added. “It’s definitely a challenge to try and stretch outside of playing yourself but also playing an exaggerated version of yourself.”

During its original run from 2007 to 2019, the CBS comedy picked up 10 Emmy Awards and launched two prequel shows: “Young Sheldon” and “Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage.”

Warner Bros. Television currently has a spin-off series in the works that would star Brian Posehn, Lauren Lapkus, and Kevin Sussman, who would reprise their role from the original series.

If the series is picked up, it will stream on Max.