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SDCC: It’s an 8 Simple Rules reunion as Katey Sagal joins The Big Bang Theory as Penny’s mother

July 22, 2016 by Gary Collinson

During the San Diego Comic-Con panel for The Big Bang Theory, executive producer Steve Molaro has announced that the upcoming tenth season will see an 8 Simple Rules reunion, as Katey Sagal joins the cast as the mother of Kaley Cuoco’s Penny.

“We are finally going to meet more of Penny’s family,” EP Steve Molaro said. “We’re going to be meeting Penny’s mom and her brother in the first episode back. We’re super excited that Katey Sagal will be playing Penny’s mom.”

Furthermore, it was also revealed that Jack McBrayer (30 Rock) will play Penny’s brother, with both new additions set to make their debut in the season ten premiere, which is set for September 19th.

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Originally published July 22, 2016. Updated April 14, 2018.

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, News, Television Tagged With: 8 Simple Rules, Jack McBrayer, Kaley Cuoco, Katey Sagal, the big bang theory

About Gary Collinson

Gary Collinson is a film, TV and digital content producer and writer, who is the founder of the pop culture website Flickering Myth and producer of the gothic horror feature film 'The Baby in the Basket' and the upcoming suspense thriller 'Death Among the Pines'.

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