The beloved star of the hit TV shows The Big Bang Theory and Young Sheldon, Jim Parsons has revealed a lesser-known aspect of his acting career. Having been associated with the above-mentioned shows for a long time, people expect Parsons to shed tears after wrapping up. But shockingly, the actor had a different movie to credit for opening his watergates.
Following his appearance in the 2016 movie Hidden Figures, Jim Parsons sat for an interview with Variety, ahead of its release. Marketing the film, the actor created hype among the audience, as he opened up about one emotional experience that he faced while watching the final cut.
Jim Parsons Broke into Tears After Watching Hidden Figures
While the world popularly knows the Emmy winner Jim Parsons for touching hearts with his comic role as Dr. Sheldon Cooper in The Big Bang Theory, the actor personally claimed to be deeply moved by his 2016 movie Hidden Figures. Opening up about his experience ahead of the movie’s premiere, Parsons discussed the impact of Theodore Melfi’s film with Variety.
Ahead of the film’s preparation to grace the big screen, Jim Parsons hyped the movie among audiences by revealing certain emotional aspects of it. Playing another genius in the film, much like his role in The Big Bang Theory, Parsons mentioned being deeply touched by the emotional storyline and one particular scene from the film’s ending.
You have four huge storylines; each woman gets a storyline and they as a group get a storyline. I can’t believe what a seamless, joyful ride it gets to be. And you reflect on everything that’s been covered and go, ‘Good God how did he do that?’ It really reminds me of exactly why you go to the movies.
It feels like a big screen event you want to share with an audience. When I saw it, I just loved it. And towards the last 10 minutes you could feel it building inside… I went to the bathroom and sobbed. I can’t really pinpoint why – it’s not sad.
Clarifying that it’s not a sad scene but rather an emotional one, Jim Parsons shared the poignant moment that had a profound impact on him. Without dropping spoilers ahead of the film’s release, the actor subtly mentioned that the scene was so emotionally draining that he had to step away and compose himself.
Theodore Melfi’s 2016 Movie Hidden Figures, Based on Reality
Narrating the tale about three female African-American mathematicians working at NASA during the Space Race in the late 1960s, Hidden Figures starred Jim Parsons in the role of Paul Stafford. The actor played a fictional character representing the racist and sexist attitudes prevalent in that era, as he refused to work with Taraji P. Henson’s character Katherine Johnson.
Based on true incidents, Theodore Melfi’s Hidden Figures came as a testament to the filmmaker’s ability to narrate stories in a way to help audiences deeply connect and resonate with the characters. Meanwhile, starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe, and Kevin Costner, the movie made over $229M at the global box office against its modest $25M budget (via The Numbers).
Jim Parsons alongside his co-stars were widely praised for their performance and willingness to explore the complex and challenging roles. Although fans of Parsons often know him for his comic role as Sheldon Cooper, his appearance in Hidden Figures truly provided a new perspective on his acting career and showcased his impressive range as a performer.
Hidden Figures is available on Disney+.
