Kunal Nayyar moves on from 'Big Bang' to crime thriller 'Suspicion'

Kunal Nayyar

Actor Kunal Nayyar starred as Raj in the Big Bang Theory for 12 seasons. He's now starring in the crime thriller Suspicion on Apple TV.

NEW YORK - A new, fast-paced international crime drama, Suspicion starts streaming today on Apple TV+. The series stars Uma Thurman as a wealthy New York City CEO, whose son is abducted by an alleged group of British travelers.

One of the aforementioned travelers fighting to prove his innocence is Aadesh -- played by Kunal Nayyar, who you know best as Raj on "Big Bang Theory!" The actor opened up about taking on a serious role, after people have gotten to know him for his comedic chops.

"It's a real pleasure, to be honest," said Nayyar. "To do something different, even though I love "Big Bang," and it's time to move on after 12 years. But do you have an opportunity as an actor to showcase a different side of myself, to diversify my portfolio, to work out, to work with such incredible actors? It's really been a dream."

Uma Thurman also stars in Suspicion, which started streaming today on Apple TV+

And you know, this show goes to show you that the rapid span of social media can change any one of our lives in an instance in a second, and there's nowhere to hide. And I think it's a great theme and a great show," said Nayyar.

Uma Thurman

Oscar nominee Uma Thurman talks with Good Day New York about her role in Suspicion on Apple TV+. Thurman also spoke about the possibility of another collaboration with director Quentin Tarantino.