'Rules' Gal Causes 'Big Bang'

Zap2It.com | November 8, 2006

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Comedy comes from 'Two and a Half Men' creator Lorre

Kaley Cuoco is looking to return to prime time as one of the stars of CBS' comedy pilot "The Big Bang Theory."

The comedy, from Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, offers the "Weird Science"-esque premise of a pair of brilliant physicists (Johnny Galecki and Jim Parsons) and the sexy young woman (Cuoco) who teaches them about real life.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Amanda Walsh was originally cast in the role, but CBS decided in May that the part should be recast. Cuoco auditioned the first time around, but was too young for the part and ended up in another comedy pilot, this one at ABC. Of course, when the role was reconceived at younger, Cuoco got the call.

Best known for her co-starring role on ABC's "8 Simple Rules," Cuoco spent last season on The WB's "Charmed." Her other credits include "Ladies Man" and the telefilms "Crimes of Fashion" and "Growing Up Brady."