“The Big Bang Theory” Casts Lindsey Kraft In Recurring Role

Now that’s what you call a final season scoop!

A very last minute casting has been confirmed — Lindsey Kraft has been cast in CBS’ The Big Bang Theory. The actress, whose credits include Grace and Frankie, Dirty John and The Conners, has been set as a recurring role on the sitcom.

According to Deadline, Brian Thomas Smith is set to reprise his role as Penny’s ex-hubby Zack during the second half of the series’ 12th and final season. In comes Kraft as Zack’s new bride Marissa. Kraft will first appear on the January 10th episode and will return for multiple episodes. The logline for the episode reads: “Zack and his wife want a baby, but when Zack is infertile, they ask Leonard for help.”

Big Bang Theory‘s series finale is scheduled to shoot in late April and air in May, but the show’s creator, Chuck Lorre said they only have a general idea for the series’ finale. He told Deadline, “These days there’s a lot of melancholy in the background at all times,” he said. “It’s been a 12-year project that has been really just a joy. It’s going to be very, very sad to let it go.”

The series’ finale of The Big Bang Theory airs in May.