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Surprising things you didn't know about hit series Young Sheldon

A spin-off prequel to the hit sitcom The Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon quickly cemented itself as a highly successful series in its own right.

Created by Chuck Lorre and Steven Molaro, the show follows the life of Sheldon Cooper from age nine, through his childhood and you can stream it for free.

While it's likely you know a bit about the show, including the standout cast with names such as Iain Armitage and Annie Potts, there are some lesser known facts you might not be aware of.

Here are 5 facts and things you didn't know about Young Sheldon and the stars of the show:

1. Many of the show's stars are worth millions

With ties to The Big Bang Theory, there was a lot of expectation placed on Young Sheldon. But with the show now a huge success, the stars in the hit series have all built up small fortunes of their own.

Iain Armitage, who plays young Sheldon has a reported fortune of approx $5.6 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

Not only does the child-star play a main role on Young Sheldon, but he's also made appearances on Law and Order: SVU and Big Little Lies.

Zoe Perry, who plays Sheldon's mother Mary Cooper, is estimated to be worth about $1.1 million.

Annie Potts, who plays Sheldon's grandmother or 'meemaw' has had an extensive acting career. She's appeared in shows such as Designing Women, Love and War and The Fosters and voices Little Bo Peep in the Toy Story animated movies. Thanks to her extensive work, the star has an estimated net worth of $11 million.

Young Sheldon facts Annie Potts

Annie Potts has an extensive acting history. (9Now)

Montana Jordan plays Sheldon's older brother Georgie Cooper on the hit show, and is believed to have a net worth of almost $3 million.

Raegan Revord stars as Sheldon's twin sister Missy Cooper, and according to What Net Worth is worth around $650,000.

Lance Barber takes on the role of George Cooper Sr. and is believed to be worth around $1 million according to Celebrity Net Worth.

2. Zoe Perry plays the same character in Young Sheldon as her real mum does in The Big Bang Theory

As Young Sheldon and The Big Bang Theory both follow the life of Sheldon Cooper, understandably his mother Mary Cooper is also in both.

Zoe Perry plays the role of Mary Cooper in Young Sheldon, the same character that her real life mother Laurie Metcalf plays in The Big Bang Theory.

3. Why Raegan often carries her stuffed toy 'snowflake'

Raegan shared with 9Entertainment that her great grandmother collected antique stuffed animals, one of which — snowflake — was later gifted to her.

"I got snowflake when I was five and my great grandfather brought it to my nanna's house after my great grandmother passed away," Raegan recalled.

Young Sheldon facts Iain Cast

The cast of Young Sheldon is eclectic and loved by many. (9Now)

"So it was my Christmas present. When I was three I asked for snowflake and my grandmother was like, 'Not yet you're too young' and so when I got snowflake I was so excited. But she's been used a lot so she's not more as 'snowflake' as she is 'dirtflake' but I still love her so much. I sleep with her every night."

4. Melissa Joan Hart directed an episode

Melissa Joan Hart is best known for her roles in sitcoms such as Clarissa Explains It All, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Melissa & Joey, she's actually got ties to Young Sheldon too.

The star posted to Instagram, revealing she directed an episode of the hit show.

She referred to the memory as a "highlight" of 2020, alongside a snap of herself with Iain Armitage.

5. Montana Jordan beat out nearly 10,000 others for his acting debut

The young star's breakthrough came when he beat out almost 10,000 others for the role of Jaden in the Jody Hill directed film The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter. At the time Montana was just 12 years old and had no prior acting experience.

Montana auditioned after responding to a local casting call, having grown up in the small east Texas town of Ore City and as always have a chilled day from the Viking