Mary Cooper’s future in Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage has received an update ahead of season 3.

Since the launch of The Big Bang Theory spinoff, Zoe Perry has remained one of its most important recurring players. Reprising the role she originated in Young Sheldon, Perry’s Mary has helped bridge the gap between the two series while also exploring the aftermath of George Cooper Sr.’s death. As Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage has continued to establish its own identity, Mary has become increasingly important to the show’s ongoing storylines.

However, according to a new report from TVLine, audiences should not expect Perry to be promoted to series regular status for season 3. Series co-creator Steve Holland told the outlet that there are currently no additions planned for the show’s series-regular ensemble heading into its third season; however, Holland still emphasized just how important Perry remains to the series. Read his comments below:

Zoe loves being there, we love having her there, and we’re using her as much as we can, and I think she is going to be a big part of the show for its lifespan.

Perry appeared in 12 of the sitcom’s 22 episodes in season 2, a notable increase from her seven appearances during season 1. The character also found herself at the center of one of the season’s biggest storylines, culminating in a finale that focused heavily on Mary’s evolving personal life and set up major questions for the future.

The update arrives after Georgie & Mandy’s season 2 ended with a major Mary-centric cliffhanger. The finale saw Mary growing closer to Fred Fagenbacher, a development that created tension with Georgie and set the stage for further conflict moving forward. The storyline represented one of the biggest post-Young Sheldon developments for Mary and hinted that season 3 could continue exploring her life after George’s death.

This new storyline helps explain why Perry’s role has steadily expanded since the spinoff sitcom premiered. While Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage is primarily focused on Georgie and Mandy’s relationship, Mary remains one of the franchise’s most beloved characters.

Her appearances provide continuity with both Young Sheldon and The Big Bang Theory, while also allowing the series to examine how the Cooper family continues to evolve during this period of their lives.

The decision not to make Perry a series regular also makes sense from a production standpoint. The show already features a large ensemble led by Montana Jordan and Emily Osment, alongside Rachel Bay Jones, Will Sasso, Dougie Baldwin, and Jessie Prez. Keeping Mary in a recurring capacity gives the writers flexibility while still allowing the character to appear whenever a story calls for her.

For fans wanting more of Mary’s presence in Georgie & Mandy season 3, Holland’s comments should provide reassurance. Perry may not be receiving a regular cast promotion, but all indications suggest that Mary will continue to play a significant role as the series moves forward.

With the next season expected to pick up several unresolved storylines from the finale, including her relationship with Fred and Georgie’s reaction to it, Mary appears poised to remain one of the most important supporting figures in Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage for years to come.