Meet the new characters from the “Young Sheldon” spin-off

Georgie and Mandy’s First Wedding is just weeks away from its premiere and as the Young Sheldon As the spin-off prepares for its debut, we take a closer look at some of the new characters joining the expanded series Big Bang Theory universe.

CBS has released character profiles for the comedy, including stars Montana Jordan and Emily Osment reprising their roles as Georgie and Mandy alongside Rachel Bay Jones’ Audrey and Will Sasso’s Jim. But two other characters are joining the cast: Mandy’s brother Connor (now played by Dougie Baldwin) and tire store clerk Ruben (Jessie Prez).

During a conference call with reporters on Thursday, September 19, the stars shared some fun details about the new additions, offering insight into their dynamic with the characters fans have come to know in Young Sheldon.

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“Ruben is a long-time employee of Jim’s at the tire shop,” Prez explained, as he noted the impending dynamic that would unfold between Ruben and the new employee, Georgie.

“Georgie is young and inexperienced and Ruben has feelings about that,” Prez shared. As for what viewers should expect from their dynamic, Prez said he’s excited “to see how their frenemy dynamic plays out.”

Additionally, Baldwin reprises the role originated by Joe Apollonio in Young SheldonThe episode of , “A Baby Shower and Testosterone-Rich Banter.” As Mandy’s brother, Baldwin said, “It’s super surreal… Chuck (Lorre) really creates a family environment and he hires nice people… It’s a great way to do comedy to have nice, normal people. And so everyone has been super welcoming and super, super nice.”

The actor also acknowledged that he was Australian at the conference, as he jokingly told his colleagues: “I do a voice on the show.”

As for what fans can expect from the less science-focused storylines of this latest spinoff, executive producer Steve Holland said, “These stories feel very real and relevant to us.” He also noted, “It feels like we’re part of the same universe, but this other little part of it has been fun.” Holland admitted, “After writing about science and scientists for so many years, it’s kind of a relief to not have to do that.”

Even without the science, there is a certain familiarity, as the executive producer told reporters: “It’s Young Sheldon in a slightly different format than before. But I think all the things that people loved will still be there.

Stay tuned for more details, and in the meantime, check out the newly revealed character posters below.

Georgie and Mandy’s First WeddingSeries premiere, Thursday, October 17, 8 p.m. ET/PT, CBS