Kaley Cuoco Says Big Bang Theory Was 'Some of the Best Years of My Life' — and Teases Reprising Her Role (Exclusive)

There will always be a place in my heart for Kaley Cuoco The big bang theory.

While speaking exclusively with PEOPLE, the 38-year-old actress opens up about her time on the hit CBS sitcom.

“I spent 12 years playing that role and it really launched my career. I owe a lot to that character, that show, [creator] Chuck Lorre,” she says. “They were some of the best years of my life, and some of the funnest years I’ve ever had.”

When asked if she would ever be willing to play her character Penny again, Cuoco admits, “I would absolutely do it again.”

“100%,” adds the star, who has teamed up with Subaru to celebrate National Make a Dog’s Day on October 22. “I love that character, and always will.”

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Kaley Cuoco in ‘The Big Bang Theory’.

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The cast The big bang theory: Where are they now?

The big bang theorywhich followed a group of science-loving friends in California, ran from 2007 to 2019 and won 10 Emmys during its time on television.

Along with Cuoco, the series starred Jim Parsons, Mayim Bialik, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar and Johnny Galecki, among others.

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Spinoff prequel, Young Sheldonwhich was based on Parsons’ character, Sheldon Cooper, was released in 2017. That series, starring Iain Armitage, ended earlier this year.

Young Sheldon then launched another spinoff, Georgia and Mandy’s first marriagewhich debuted on October 17. Meanwhile, the Max spinoff of The big bang theory starring Kevin Sussman, Brian Posehn and Lauren Lapkus is currently in talks, multiple media outlets have reported.

Kaley Cuoco (left) and Jim Parsons (right) in ‘The Big Bang Theory’.

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Jim Parsons says he would not consider a The big bang theory Reboot now: ‘They call it lightning in a bottle for a reason’

Currently, Cuoco has another passion project in the works — the second season of her series Peacock Based on a true story.

The series follows “a real estate agent, a former tennis star and a plumber” who “seize a unique opportunity to capitalize on America’s obsession with true crime,” according to IMDB.

“I’m so excited about it,” Cuoco tells PEOPLE. “We had a lot of fun filming the first season, and I think we made the second season even better.”

“It’s very funny. It’s very dark… and I’m thrilled,” continues the mother of one.

The big bang theory is available for streaming on Max. Based on a true storyThe second season will premiere on Peacock on November 21.

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