Mary’s replacement in Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage has started work as revealed in a new Young Sheldon sequel set image. Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady’s The Big Bang Theory universe will continue to thrive despite the end of Young Sheldon back in May. This time, Sheldon’s older brother, Georgie will spearhead a new show with his new wife, Mandy for CBS’ next multi-cam series. Set just two weeks after George’s death in Young Sheldon, Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage will boast a fresh core cast joining the couple, including its own version of a matriarch like Zoe Perry’s Mary.

Rachel Bay Jones, who will reprise her role as Audrey McAllister, has confirmed that she has already arrived on the set of Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage via a new Instagram photo. Check out the image below:

In the image, Jones shows off her designated parking spot at the Warner Bros. lot with her character’s name. The tag also features the updated logo for Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.

How Audrey McAllister Fits Into Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage’s Story

Mandy’s Mother Fills The Void From Mary’s Absence In The Young Sheldon Sequel

Before George’s death and Sheldon’s move to California, the Coopers had already undergone some massive changes. That includes Georgie and Mandy getting married in a simple civilian ceremony not long after they got engaged in the Young Sheldon season 6 finale. By then, the pair had already moved in with Mandy’s parents, Jim and Audrey McAllister, who lived just across town from the Coopers. They initially disowned their daughter after finding out about her getting pregnant. Since then, they have mellowed down on her, hence why they are back in Mandy’s life in the Young Sheldon sequel.

Somehow, Audrey has some similarities with Mary. She can be controlling and a nag, but she is convinced that everything she does is for her daughter. Unfortunately, Mandy doesn’t share many of her perspectives in life, creating friction between them. Their relationship in Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage will be an integral part of its story, but arguably, Audrey’s most interesting dynamic will be with Georgie. The McAllister matriarch has never tried to hide her distaste for George and Mary’s firstborn. This doesn’t dissuade Georgie, however, from trying to get into her good graces.

Ultimately, Audrey will essentially fill the void that Mary’s absence creates in the new show. While Zoe Perry is confirmed to appear in the Young Sheldon sequel, she will only be in the pilot episode. Even if she comes back in later episodes, Sheldon’s mom won’t be part of Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage‘s core cast. This means that Jones will be the new endeavor’s primary matriarch.

Source: Rachel Bay Jones/Instagram