Iain Armitage, best known for his role in “Young Sheldon,” is making a return to CBS in a guest appearance on the comedy series “Ghosts.” In this upcoming episode, Armitage will be playing a heightened version of himself participating in a high-stakes poker game at the mansion. The episode is set to air on April 16, 2026, after filming begins today.
Armitage gained fame through his role in “Young Sheldon,” a prequel to “The Big Bang Theory,” which concluded in 2024 after seven successful seasons. He made his debut in HBO’s “Big Little Lies” and has appeared in various films such as Netflix’s “Our Souls at Night,” Lionsgate’s “The Glass Castle,” and the indie film “I’m Not Here.” Armitage has also lent his voice to characters in animated features like young Shaggy in “Scoob!” and Chase in Paramount’s “Paw Patrol.”
The talented actor has received nominations for a Critics Choice Award for his lead role in a comedy series and a Teen Choice Award for breakout TV star. Additionally, Armitage was part of the “Big Little Lies” cast that received a SAG award nomination for best ensemble.
“Ghosts,” currently in its fifth season, features a stellar cast including Rose McIver, Utkarsh Ambudkar, and Brandon Scott Jones. The show is produced by CBS Studios, Lionsgate Television, and BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions, with Joe Port and Joe Wiseman serving as showrunners and executive producers.
Richie Keen, Matthew Baynton, Jim Howick, Simon Farnaby, Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond, and Martha Howe-Douglas, along with several other executives, are also involved in the production of “Ghosts.” Armitage is represented by Jamie Pillet at William Morris Endeavor and Ryan LeVine at Jackoway Austen Tyerman.
Fans of Iain Armitage can look forward to seeing him in this exciting guest role on “Ghosts,” showcasing his versatility as an actor and further solidifying his status as a rising star in the entertainment industry.
