Young Sheldon cast reflects on challenges of filming with child star Iain Armitage
Former Young Sheldon cast members discuss their experiences working with eight-year-old lead actor Iain Armitage in a new oral history released recently.
Armitage describes the role as demanding
Iain Armitage stated that playing Sheldon Cooper was a big undertaking for an eight-year-old child. He noted that while he always did his best, children are not perfect and sometimes require grace from the crew.
Co-stars recalled sibling-like dynamics on set
Raegan Revord described her time with Armitage as fun and comparable to a real sibling relationship. She admitted that like siblings, the two actors would bicker during their long days filming together.
Cast members felt understood by peers
Armitage credited Revord for understanding the unique process of balancing school and acting on set. Revord agreed that having someone who understood this specific experience was nice for both actors.
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