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Why Wil Wheaton Didn't Want To Play Himself On The Big Bang Theory
SlashFilmStory by staff@slashfilm.com (Nina Starner)
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Star Trek icon Wil Wheaton almost didn't play his snarky counterpart on The Big Bang Theory, requiring serious persuasion from the show's producers.
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- Wheaton was initially hesitant to portray his own fictionalized persona, worried it would make him come off as a 'jerk' in real life.
- Showrunner Bill Prady had to convince Wheaton that the role was meant to be a fun, over-the-top version of himself, not a reflection of his true personality.
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Wil Wheaton, The Big Bang Theory, The Big Bang Theory