James Earl Jones and Carrie Fisher did not meet until their Big Bang Theory guest appearance.

The beloved soap opera, introduced in 1977, has captured the hearts of fans worldwide. With a stellar ensemble cast featuring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and James Earl Jones, the franchise has consistently delighted audiences with its rich content. Surprisingly, despite its global success, the two cast members didn’t cross paths until their joint appearance on the hit sitcom The Big Bang Theory.

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While Princess Leia and Darth Vader share a few moments in the original film, it’s noteworthy that the late actor David Prowse portrayed Vader on-screen, with Jones providing his iconic voice during post-production. The two actors would finally meet during the filming of an unforgettable episode of The Big Bang Theory.

The Big Bang Theory Episode Brought James Earl Jones And Carrie Fisher Together

Episode 14 of The Big Bang Theory Season 7, The Convention Conundrum, follows the lead group of friends on a mission to secure Comic-Con tickets. As the rest of the group struggles to get the tickets, Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons) decides to organize his own Comic Con convention.
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During his efforts to persuade celebrities to attend his event, Sheldon unexpectedly encounters James Earl Jones at a sushi restaurant. They spend the night together engaging in various activities, including ringing Carrie Fisher’s doorbell and fleeing the scene.

The scene is followed by Fisher opening the door holding a baseball bat, only to find nobody there. It is widely interpreted as a playful nod to the fact that Jones and Fisher had never met in real life until then. Despite not sharing any on-screen moments in the show, their meeting occurred during the filming of this episode of The Big Bang Theory.
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Journalist Natalie Abrams shared the news on X (Twitter), saying, “James Earl Jones and Carrie Fisher had never met until #BigBangTheory.” Upon meeting her on-screen father, Fisher reportedly exclaimed, “Dad!” The episode has since become a fan favorite with the notable appearances of esteemed stars like Fisher and Earl Jones.

James Earl Jones Enjoyed His Guest Appearance on The Big Bang Theory

The Big Bang Theory is known to feature multiple guest appearances throughout its run, including Stan Lee, Regina King, Stephen Hawking, and even Elon Musk. The list of guest appearances also included the Star Wars actors Carrie Fisher, James Earl Jones, and Mark Hamill.
Jim Parsons and James Earl Jones in The Big Bang Theory
And Earl Jones enjoyed his time working with the cast of the hit sitcom, as he shared in a behind-the-scenes interview, “It was a big thrill for me.” In a conversation with Entertainment Tonight, he admitted that although he does not fully understand the “nerd world,” he still expressed his fondness for the cast of The Big Bang Theory.
“I mean, the actors and the company of actors, and what’s written for them is always very crisp and sharp, and stays in the focus of a kind of a nerd world, you know, which my son is in, but I don’t understand at all.”

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The show’s cast also shared their excitement for having the opportunity to work with the actor. Jim Parsons said, “It’s pretty insane just to have James Earl Jones around at all.” Kaley Cuoco, who portrayed Penny in the series said that she was amazed to hear the voice of Darth Vedar at the table read, stating that it’s “incredible” and “absolutely mind-blowing” having the actor on the show.

Star Wars is available to stream on Disney+.

The Big Bang Theory is available to stream on Max.