‘Two and a Half Men’ will continue and Ashton Kutcher is the new star, replacing Charlie Sheen who left in a huff in March.
Kutcher will join the show for the start of Season 9. His character is yet to be announced. However, he will not be playing Sheen’s character Charlie Harper.
“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," said Kutcher in a statement. "I can't replace Charlie Sheen but I'm going to work my ass off to entertain the hell out of people!"
"We are so lucky to have someone as talented, joyful and just plain remarkable as Ashton joining our family," said Chuck Lorre, creator and executive producer of Two and a Half Men. "Added to that is the deep sigh of relief knowing that our family stays together. If I was any happier, it'd be illegal."
Kutcher will join the regular cast of Jon Cryer Alan Harper), Angus T. Jones (Jake Harper), Holland Taylor (Evelyn Harper), Marin Hinkle (Judith Melnick) and Conchata Ferrell (Berta).
CBS will premiere the 9th season in September 2011. "Ashton is a pop culture triple threat-film star, cutting-edge producer and a social media pioneer," said Nina Tassler, President, CBS Entertainment. "He brings creativity, energy and personality to everything he touches. We are thrilled to have him, and excited beyond words for what he brings to the next season of Two and a Half Men."
The show is a co-production with Warner Brothers Television. "Ashton Kutcher brings a new and distinctive comedic flavor to 'Two and a Half Men,'" said Peter Roth, President, Warner Bros. Television. "He is a big-time talent whose unique style will blend seamlessly with Jon Cryer, Angus T. Jones and the rest of this terrific ensemble. We look forward to a great future for this revamped and reenergized show, helmed as always by the extraordinary Chuck Lorre, whose creative skills and consummate professionalism make him the best in the business."
Charlie Sheen has not posted anything on Twitter since the announcement.
Ashton Kutcher has posted “Thank you for all your congrats on 2.5. Met with the team this morning … We are already working on earning your laughter”.
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