Jim Parsons Gushes About Adorable 'Young Sheldon' Star Iain Armitage Calls Him 'Inspirational'

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ET sat down with Parsons and Armitage for an adorable interview about working together. Their show premieres Monday, Sept. 25 at 8:30 p.m. EST on CBS.

[@freddiemeyer4563]

its cute the way he keeps cuddling up to jim parsons ...sweet little guy all the best lil actor x

[@whereismymind9429]

yeah Tyler correct, I think it's a bit creepy not cute

[@THATREALBREW]

It seems nasty as hell for some reason...

[@ooyo8253]

+THAT REAL BREW nasty as hell? Fuck sake, what kind of life did you have to the point where you see an innocent friendly sweet relationship between an adult and child, a mentor and mentee, and then you see it as nasty. I had a fucked up life growing up but I can still understand nuance and use some perspective without seeing something inherently wrong or inappropriate.

[@THATREALBREW]

Have a blessed day. I have no comment.

[@mariyaa111]

C. K. Anyone who finds it "creepy," must have a perverted mind. Jim Parsons is not a creep, he is a mentor for this young man. if it were 2 females would it be, "creepy?"

[@lycheeyiiiiiii]

I'm a pretty simple person: I see Jim Parsons, I click

[@pepsicola6721]

ME

[@hitho0o]

same here

[@cencension]

simple minded

[@narutobouquett6386]

Wow dead meme

[@maazkalim]

"*Yawn* Jim Parsons is a gay man who loathes dogs and kids! *Duh...* He's widely reported to have asked the producers to not put him in scenes where canines and child performers are present. The very reason why he ain't present in any scene with a child-performer in TBBT and only one scene so far where the character who's Indian had his dog present. *Yikes* He's such a vile oldie." (paraphrased; modified for clarity and sanitization due to the social-perspective on certain phraseology) - A subset of self-styled "TBBT" "die-hards".

[@carriebizz]

I love young sheldon. They definitely picked the right kid. Awesome people

[@naeelahrandomstuff9177]

Yup! The casting is great and just makes the show so much more awesome!

[@arrowhead697]

I love how he leans into jim! So cute, both of them!

[@3o29wje]

I wish I could be Iain ToT

[@GoTheBombers]

young sheldon old sheldon

[@michaelamarshalll]

Jim Parsons is an angel. He’s an amazing role model for Iain. Iain is an amazing little actor. He makes little Sheldon so believable. 💜

[@scotnick59]

Agreed.

[@romanbrough]

Whoever did the casting for this series actually deserve the biggest applause.

[@hito2hito]

Jim can just adopt the kid

[@PresentingNic]

no vince because it's just that easy..... "there's a kid... I'll have that one, don't worry about his parents, I'm sure they'd like to lighten their load a bit."

[@samreen_amdani]

PresentingNic That sounds like Sheldon lol.

[@maazkalim]

@PresentingNic *Hi-ya!!!* (Mocking a certain template Kung-Fu vocal tic.)

[@maazkalim]

@Samreen Ashraf Amdani Couldn't Have Said It Better! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@connieconconnor]

PresentingNic I want him to adopt me

[@joshhowse1849]

i feel like ian looks up to jim and jim looks up to ian omg bless them both

[@kayleighginty3080]

“Stop being so kiiiiiind” their bind is just the cutest thing I have ever seen ❤️🤩

[@tarasmith659]

Well now we know what Jim's kid would be like...

[@carysmichael8779]

Tara Smith you mean if Sheldon had a kid 😱😂

[@tarasmith659]

Carys Michael no I meant Jim...

[@TheHotDogs45]

ummm ok i recommend you look up jim parsons on google and see what all google says about him

[@8bitlifehd596]

Jim is gay.. Nothing offensive just Saying I don't think he will have a kid.

[@loganquinn9452]

There are many gay men who have kids, its called surrogacy, look that up on Google.

[@zainabmejja9936]

Oh shush people! He's totally adorable! And smart, and funny, and cute. He's a winner, and a sweetheart. And SO LIKE SHELDON! Get over yourselves!

[@ooyo8253]

+Eddie What the fuck are you talking about you sick, evil peanut brained fuck. Disgusting creature, who talks of children that way? Oh wait its the internet where the dirty freaks rule because they can hide behind a screen.

[@hiccuphaddockcheif2846]

YEAH, HES THE BEST

[@ranaaghayeva2002]

OMG...I read the comment section and realize how envious people are. He is just a kid. He is 8 years old. Leave him alone. If you do not like him, then do not watch. Why do you ffeel obliged to write something nasty.

[@zainabmejja9936]

Rana Aghayeva IKR My sentiments exactly!

[@Romulo427]

Rana Aghayeva age 9.

[@pkjohnson1001]

Right.?! I think he is adorable..

[@MrVariant]

The kid is funny and I hope he doesn't get discouraged like the child who played young anakin

[@icecream-ox8uk]

He's just a kids 10 years old n well behaved, smart,intelligent .😍what more. Love u both sheldon

[@Jstar7777]

8

[@nameless10802]

If you haven't noticed, the guy who plays as Sheldon's dad is the same guy who played as Leonard's high school bully. (I think anyway)

[@pepsicola6721]

yeah lol

[@PresentingNic]

Alex Martinez you know what they say..... "reduce, reuse, recycle."

[@seanswift03]

And Bill Ponderosa

[@beachprincess2000]

you would be right

[@ndwhxsc]

ohh no wonder he looked familiar

[@nightkore6756]

MY GOD WHY IS HE SO CUTE BOTH ARE CUTE WHY LOOK AT THIS PUPPY WITH THIS BIG PUPPY

[@izzy-xz4il]

I love seeing jim and iain interviewing together, they're just adorable

[@melissawalker3874]

I am really looking forward to the new show. The mannerisms are spot on!!!

[@724fingers]

Lian was great on Little Big Shots. He has this natural comic present about him. The producers of Young Sheldon couldn't have found a better person to play the role.

[@PresentingNic]

philip pratt I think they did find a better person cause they ended up going with Ian instead of Lian..... 😆

[@samreen_amdani]

Actually, it's Iain.

[@PresentingNic]

Samreen Ashraf Amdani touché!

[@gmun2248]

PresentingNic Iain is Scottish Gaelic for John. Usually in the US, 'Ian' is the usual spelling. My dad is constantly called 'Lane' (phonetic pronunciation of what people read). I don't know why @Samreen corrected you, but it's pretty common courtesy to call someone by their correct name.... I'm just thinking maybe my dad will be called by his (in the US, where he currently live) now it's more in the public domain! (& John/ Jon/ Ian / Iain / Owen/ & Eoin - pronounced 'ow-en' or 'Ian' depending on Irish or Scottish or Welsh - are all Celtic-Gaelic versions of the same.... I suspect I've missed a couple. Essential life fact, I know. 😉)

[@PresentingNic]

Gail Munro here's the ironic part...... I'm Scottish. 😆

[@Candyroxnrulz]

Kid has pretty good social skills

[@davidtimmer596]

I like to think of JIm as the kid's big brother. Because I have watched some clips of the show and Jim really taught him well, and how quickly the kid learns is really impressive. It's like a big brother and little brother.

[@hiccuphaddockcheif2846]

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww, THIS IS SO CUTE, i also love that Iain keeps snuggling up to Jim Parsons, WHAT A CUTE PAIR

[@madsokay]

I'm crying this is so cute

[@12harrypotterfan34]

Iain was terrific in Big Little Lies; for someone his age, he's an extremely talented actor. I'm excited for this new series.

[@LukionSmith]

Very sharp kid. Hope he doesn't burn out too quickly like other child stars. Also, he dyes his hair for this role!

[@shippo008]

Lolz this kid really has a lot of confidence, not only confidence that he developed, but something innate or natural. Plus he has the right attitude as well.

[@13Tamara]

That kid is way too cute! I can't wait to watch the show! :D ♥

[@sharabeasley2796]

He is the sweetest and cutest little person I have ever seen!!

[@robinh9081]

I Love them SO much! So cute!!! The little one might be my favourite!!

[@edithrosesibug887]

We love you young Sheldon Iain. Love from the Philippines! :)

[@QNFirefly]

My own son is nine, Iain reminds me of him adorable and a excellent actor. Jim Parsons is now married maybe a child will be next on the plate. I think Jim and Todd (the very little I know of him) would make a wonderful parents.

[@f1amin90]

The way Jim looks at Ian is adorable 🥹

[@giadac.8677]

Can't wait to see the show! Iain is such a great actor, he was amazing in BLL! Humble and sweet.

[@hollyingham6194]

they’re like the cutest ‘brothers’ ever

[@cipsofulya]

I love you kid. You are well mannered , nice, intelligent, smart. Live long and prosper! Hugs to moonpie from Turkey!

[@ns2110theonly]

Little Ian looks SO different from Big Little Lies! Either way a very talented young actor.

[@AmazingGracer45]

He was amazing on BLL!

[@melaniehernandez5017]

I love Jim Parson!! i wish i can meet him

[@smokejwithjo]

I just wanna hug them

[@brandim6187]

He’s so cute and sweet and so well spoken for his age! 💕

[@livingtoinspire5678]

When I watched the 1st episode, I loved it! My husband and I were giggling through the show. Still waiting for the new one to come. It's very entertaining . They both are a great actors. I have no idea why people write mean things. If you don't like the show, then stop watching it. Stop complaining.

[@happyjess853]

So adorable

[@ashiyadelancy]

What I'd rather see is Sheldon and Amy having a family and how Sheldon would react to a baby or kids.

[@tevcon317]

shy D Season 15?

[@frozengamer3030]

Tev Con It won't happen in real life cause he's gay

[@tevcon317]

Frozen gamer Who was talking about rl?

[@paular5965]

That is an awesome plot I want to see too, however, young Sheldon is hilarious

[@brinapadilha2930]

they thinking about making a show only about sheldon and amy, if that happens maybe we will see it.

[@elizawilson8088]

Well..Jim Parsons is adorable.

[@Romulo427]

Eliza Wilson ele não faz nenhum carinho no menino.

[@CoachingHigher]

What a refreshingly humble kid. Some others could learn something (Stranger Things girl star.)

[@alexleonardi2]

He is so cute!

[@ollehkacb]

Sarah Matthews so because he isn't nervous, he has a big ego?

[@torilannae7071]

Sparesly 19 HAHSHDHDSJAJSJSHHA OML IM DYING

[@Faith-zv9xr]

Sarah Matthews wtf lmao, he's literally 8 or 9 years old, children tend to be loud and friendly at that age. you've clearly never met an extroverted child in your life 😂

[@Sticklemako]

Dont let him get ruined by Hollywood, hes an angel..... Please!!!

[@Sticklemako]

@l o l ?

[@C.D.J.Burton]

we love Jim. such a great guy

[@LalaineDawnYoung]

They’re like besties! So cute ❤️☺️

[@shalom325]

You say you don't like children stars on TV, that this kid is this and that but you spent every Christmas watching Home Alone with Culkin, crying with the Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and watching things by Disney and Nickelodeon. Get over yourselves.

[@PresentingNic]

Art Roj-Ter okay I'll give you the others but I never cried with the boy in the striped pyjamas....

[@smrutikamath5778]

He is 10? Oh my. He is amazing

[@treswaluya]

To those people who watch College Humor, you can see that kid looks more like a young Grant than Jim haha

[@chienalynbunag280]

he's such a sweet boy 😍

[@samsonm6570]

There will be a episode where adult Sheldon will travel in his time machine back in time and meet young Sheldon. That will be one hell of a episode.

[@mattiea871]

Such a mature, cute kid 😍❤️

[@Canadian693]

Iain is so adorable, love him!

[@redmeta]

Jim Parsons seems completely MESMERIZED by Ian

[@TitikshyaKarmi]

The way jim looks at ian 😍😍😍❤

[@weruann1151]

I love young Sheldon this kid is pretty smart😍

[@tonygimenez7255]

Adorable both of them. Hugs from Valencia, Spain ☺🙌😉💐

[@huzaifamushtaq2798]

Damn the way he goes awwwww!! How adorable. 😍

[@mvannorden02]

I love Sheldon! :) big and small

[@foofooberrygurl]

It’s so cute watching these to together

[@paular5965]

They are both the character in person

[@kaitlyn3386]

For those who keep saying that Iain cuddling up to Jim and saying is “creepy” and “gay,” Iain is his nephew. He said it in a different interview about Young Sheldon

[@livimerle2274]

No I googled it and Iain is like Jim’s nephew but he’s not. And in which interview did he said that ? I want to watch it😅

[@onyx._.pup2294]

it was the CBS interview! jim said that his nephew was the inspiration for young sheldon!

[@Ese96Agoaye]

I've just realised the guy who players Sheldons dad is the same guy who played the role of Leonard Hofstaters bully.

[@SamMitchell90]

A96oaye oh my god that's why I recognize him!!! It's been annoying me for weeks trying to figure out who it is lol

[@ivanamulovic1774]

Yhis kid is so much like Jim, then he ralayses ❤ hr is so cute.

[@XXJustADoodlerXX]

Are people...really judging an 8 year old?

[@swostikaadhikari9806]

Sarah Matthews my god are you kidding me..he is a kid ..let him be the way he wants..you are talking about his success or failure..my god.

[@Romulo427]

XXJustADoodlerXX 9.

[@NDBit]

XXJustADoodlerXX no, just the parents

[@anythaang5883]

Exactly. There are such people with suchh loww life.

[@maazkalim]

Are you... Just another newbie on KZbin® comments [powered by Google+®]??? 😕°

[@billykobilca6321]

JIM would do GREAT in a SNL skit spoofin Stephen Miller

[@lillybee2951]

Welp I was waiting to hate the show but now I hope, it's good. The kid seems so genuine and nice.

[@emiliobello2538]

Iain is a great little boy

[@sakshidwivedi138]

I am eagerly waiting for season 3 of young sheldon, this kid and his sister missy are so cute

[@myownnovember]

iain is such a cutie omg

[@JulyN78]

I saw the scene where the lil dude asks his father about being fired... That scene resembled The Wonder Years so much!!! Good job from The actor doing the dad. Wanna watch it cause of that.

[@idilkoc7223]

hug the boy for gods sake!!

[@theresaliersch5398]

Little Jim 😅😍

[@youraveragetrucker21]

i see iain i click i love it i want more

[@deannawagstaff3356]

i think Jim Parson is like another father figure to Iain

[@elenaenergy6575]

Hahaha... It's just so nice and sweet 😃

[@giselestrauch5146]

they are so cute

[@iceniss99]

Their relationship is so cute❤

[@dudeman4322]

Young sheldon: thats my spot Crowd: hahhahgahahahahhahahshahahhahahahahshsydhahahh

[@MrsBlack88]

THEY'RE SO CUTE OH MY GOD

[@stephens42]

He's to adorable

[@inspectorspinda]

I want my own little me too. I hope she'd be equally adorable

[@gaylesbeautycorner1996]

I don't understand why Iain is telling him to stop being kind but I think he's secretly thinking "nah keep going" 😂

[@seorin__]

I LOVE THESE TWO

[@azrivansolo]

Ladies and Gentlemen We got Jim Parsons

[@christalmaxilom]

Adult sheldon-acts like a kid. Young sheldon-acts like an adult

[@jamesdodge7268]

Young Sheldon is a pretty good show with great character's the stories may overlap the Big Bang theory.

[@tmaziriri]

Still waiting to see a kid actor more or equally talented as that boy from Room, Jacob Tremblay.

[@hiwhale]

Iain is so charming for a kid his age.

[@SahilG23]

That's what we call past and future hand in hand.

[@anikaahsanlabonno3689]

Jim is so......RESPONSIBLE RESPECTING

[@user-3l1]

super cariñoso

[@matt13r1]

Iain looks just like a younger version of Jim.

[@laxhyy1670]

Notification squad where u at tho

[@PresentingNic]

lala givans away having a life and looking at this a week later..... 🙄

[@MaeRoth]

My sister is on young Sheldon! Zoe Perry! I know Iain and Jim! There are funny!

[@aznwilly8013]

He's too cute and adorable

[@davidhorchak3341]

In Season 1 episode 19 Doctor Sturgis tells Memaw his middle name is Milton. In a later season 2 episode 18 while checking if Doctor Sturgis has a concussion he is asked his name and he says John Burgis Sturgis.

[@labradormcgraw]

Whitney, not Milton.

[@thatkamigirl2100]

He’s so freaking adorable

[@anshulsingh7006]

I'm just confused after watching both shows that whom I love more? Young Sheldon or Adult Sheldon❤️❤️