The possibility of Iain Armitage coming back to network TV afterYoung Sheldon’s end is floated in an Instagram story by a CBS sitcom star. Ever sinceYoung Sheldon’s ending, Armitage hasn’t appeared on network television. TheBig Bang Theoryprequel ending with Sheldon going to Caltech made Armitage’s appearance inGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriagedifficult.
In a playful exchange over Iain Armitage andAsher Grodman’s Instagram stories, theGhostsstar suggests the perfect comeback role for theYoung Sheldonstar by proposing Armitage’s appearance in the ongoing CBS sitcomvia a guest-starring capacity. Armitage’s answer shows his enthusiasm at the idea through the perfect still picturing Sheldon with his hand raised fromYoung Sheldon.
Grodman’s proposal to have Armitage guest-star onGhostsis a fun, unexpected alternative to that. See Grodman’s posts below:
What This Means For Ghosts & A Potential Iain Armitage Cameo
Their Posts Show Armitage Is Willing To Appear On CBS’s Ghosts
Grodman and Armitage’s posts reveal their mutual respect for one another. However,Armitage’s enthusiasm is also clear from the exchangeover their Instagram stories, meaning theYoung Sheldonstar would be willing to appear onGhosts. It’s unclear whether that will happen or if it could do so as early asGhostsseason 5, but his willingness paves the way for it.
Armitage’s cameo could work either way, albeit it would be funnier if he played a character able to interact with ghosts, given their beingGhosts’ peculiarity and best quality.
Utkarsh Ambudkar’s also askedLin-Manuel Miranda to appear as Alexander Hamilton inGhostsseason 4. Sadly, he received a positive answer proving how vital an actor’s willingness to participate is. In this case,Armitage’s enthusiasm about a potentialGhostsappearance thus bodes well.
The fantasy sitcom’s setting made themost surprising guest-stars appear onGhosts, whether alive through Woodstone Mansion’s guests or dead via the supernatural beings enrichingGhosts’ lore, like ghosts and poltergeists. Armitage’s cameo could work either way, albeit it would be funnier if he played a character able to interact with ghosts, given their beingGhosts’ peculiarity and best quality.
Our Take On Grodman & Armitage’s Posts
Ghosts Can Hopefully Find A Way To Make An Iain Armitage Cameo Happen
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriageletting plenty ofYoung Sheldoncharacters appear without giving Sheldon a chance to do so makesthe prospects of Iain Armitage’s return to theTBBTuniverse unlikely in the short run. However, an Armitage cameo inGhostscould still let him return to network television, making hisFirst Marriageabsence sting less.
Ghostsseason 5 premieres on CBS on Thursday, July 15, 2025 at 8:30pm ET.
Armitage’s performance inYoung Sheldonproved his impressive acting abilities, especially the comedic ones, given the show’s nature. These could easily translate were Armitage to guest-star inGhosts, even with the sitcom having a more supernatural fantasy atmosphere. Hopefully,Ghostscan find the perfect role for Armitage, letting his return to network TV come sooner rather than later.
Ghosts (US)
Cast
Ghosts is a comedy series about Samantha and Jay, who convert a country estate into a bed-and-breakfast. Unbeknownst to them, the house is inhabited by ghosts of former residents, visible only to Samantha. The show blends humor with supernatural elements as the couple navigates their unusual challenges.
Young Sheldon
A spinoff of the sitcom The Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon follows the youth and coming-of-age of Sheldon Cooper during his childhood in Texas as he pursues science and academia. The show also follows his parents, siblings, and Mee-Maw, painting a picture of the world where Sheldon grew up.
