Known to many as Sheldon Cooper from the hit US sitcom The Big Bang Theory, Jim Parsons is moving away from that to lend his vocal abilities to Dreamworks’ latest animation Home, as the leading character ‘O’.

Parsons admits this was one of the most freeing experiences he’s had in a long time, while also talking about his friendship with co-star Rihanna, and the importance in stepping away from Sheldon, and keeping things fresh.

We discussed;

– What attracted Parsons to the role

– Connecting to character ‘O’

– The freedom that comes with making an animation

– His friendship with Rihanna

– His future in cinema

– A potential Home sequel?

– Moving away from Sheldon

Home is released on March 20th.