John Ross Bowie on Barry Kripke’s Return in Stuart Fails to Save the Universe

John Ross Bowie joins Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias to discuss returning as Barry Kripke in Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, the new Big Bang Theory spinoff on HBO Max.

John opens up about learning that Kripke would become a full-time character, how the series gives Barry a deeper storyline and why he compares Kripke’s new role to Doctor Smith from Lost in Space. He also discusses Barry shooting Raj, Kripke’s explanation for that controversial moment and what the multiverse could mean for the character.

The conversation also covers Barry’s evolving relationship with Bert, John’s chemistry with Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus and Brian Posehn, the possibility of alternate versions of Kripke and what John hopes to explore if the series returns for Season 2.

John also reveals what Kripke would immediately ban from Caltech, which television universe Barry would thrive in and details his upcoming historical drama, Brink of War.

Warning: This interview contains spoilers for the opening episodes of Stuart Fails to Save the Universe.

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe is now streaming on HBO Max.

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