As casting choices go, it's quite logical.
While being interviewed by Adam Nimoy (l., as himself) for a documentary about Spock from ‘Star Trek,’ Sheldon (Jim Parsons, right) struggles to suppress his emotions about his recent break-up with Amy, on next Thursday’s episode of ‘The Big Bang Theory.’
Adam Nimoy, son of late "Star Trek" star Leonard Nimoy, will follow in his famous father's footsteps with a guest-starring turn on CBS's "Big Bang Theory."
The younger Nimoy will be playing himself, arriving to interview Sheldon (Jim Parsons) for his documentary about his dad.
His father, who died last year at the age of 83, cameoed in a classic 2012 episode of "The Big Bang Theory."
The storyline is a case of art imitating life considering Adam Nimoy is in the midst of filming the documentary, titled "For the Love of Spock," in real life. Much of the funding was raised on Kickstarter, from long-time Trekkers, with a little help from Captain Kirk himself, William Shatner, who tweeted out about the campaign over the summer.
Thursday's episode of the popular sitcom -- which also guest-stars "Star Trek: The Next Generation" alum Wil Wheaton -- airs Thursday, Nov. 5, at 8 p.m. on CBS.
Leonard Nimoy guest-starred on a 2012 episode of the CBS sitcom.