Yes, the creators initially planned a show about Leonard, Penny, and Kenny (who became Sheldon ... By adding these characters, The Big Bang Theory transformed into more of an ensemble cast ...
Sheldon Cooper, played by Jim Parsons, in ‘The Big Bang Theory‘ is undoubtedly one of ... his friends —particularly Leonard, Penny, and Amy—suffer Sheldon’s quirks all the way ...
The potential for a 'Young Penny' spinoff from the successful sitcom 'The Big Bang Theory' is highly speculated ... Meanwhile, using Sheldon’s formula on other characters might seem repetitive.