Kaley Cuoco’s ‘Big Bang Theory’ role nearly went to this Oscar winner

Kaley Cuoco’s role as struggling actress Penny in 'The Big Bang Theory' nearly went to Marisa Tomei along with many other actresses. Photo: AFP

Bazinga.

Kaley Cuoco’s role as struggling actress Penny in The Big Bang Theory nearly went to Marisa Tomei along with many other actresses, according to a preview of Jessica Radloff’s upcoming oral history of the show, The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story Of The Epic Hit Series, published by The Hollywood Reporter.