Confirmed: Ashton Kutcher Replacing Charlie Sheen, Says He Can't Replace Charlie Sheen
by Free Britney at .Smart move by Ashton Kutcher.
Having signed a deal to replace Charlie Sheen on Two and a Half Men, the actor's first move was to state up front that the warlock is irreplaceable.
In a press release, Ashton said of 2 1/2 Men: "I can't replace Charlie Sheen but I'm going to work my ass off to entertain the hell out of people."
"I can't wait to get to work with this ridiculously talented 2.5 team and I believe we can fill the stage with laughter that will echo in viewers' homes."
Sheen has yet to comment on his replacement.
Chuck Lorre, Men creator and Sheen's archenemy, says that he's elated to keep his "family" intact and "If I could be any happier, it'd be illegal."
According to reports, Ashton spent time with Lorre and the two got along great, something sorely lacking in his seven-plus seasons with Sheen.
Kutcher will NOT be playing the Charlie Harper character (we'd have paid to see that), but someone new who comes into the Men Malibu house.
The actor will earn between $800,000 and $900,000 an episode, saving CBS big bucks over the $2 million an episode Sheen somehow commanded.CBS boss Les Moonves has already signed off and the show - with stars Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones - will be coming back for a ninth season.
What do you think? Can it possibly succeed sans Charlie? Or is an audience that liked 2 1/2 Men all along destined to love Kutcher as well?
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Comments (47 Total)
I think Ashton is a good choice. People don't give the guy enough credit. Aren't we all a little tired of the Charlie charcater anyway. True, a fresh face is needed. They should start the series all over again with a new Allan and a new Jake as well. Make the show a little less raunchy. I am looking forward to the season opener.
Did anyone see the Dukes of Hazzard? Granted Ashton has more credentials than who ever those two losers were who replaced Bo and Luke, but the problem is the same. You can't take the antagonist of a show and replace him with a like piece, and the show can't continue it can't exist without an antagonist. Its tough to admit but let the show go. Get a new show and Win with it! just kidding, i have no love for Martin "i am obsessed with myself" Sheen. You blew your latest chance. But don'w worry, Rob Lowe is still getting work, so is Robert Downey Jr. There will always be hope for you guys.
you guys are crazy if you think ashton could take charlie's place the actor could go on as a brother that they did not know about..no sheen is the best for that role and i won't watch it if he is not on so hello reruns.
I can't believe Charlie is gone for real. I need a new show to watch cos this is going downhill. Charlie made us laugh and no-one can replace that.
AM NOT going to watch the show again...Charlie was my main character...THIS SUCKS