Ashton Kutcher's Two and a Half Men debut is just a few weeks away, but until now we've never had the details on how he came about taking the role. As it turns out, Kutcher had casually mentioned what a great gig it was, and it soon turned into a job offer! Watch as he talks about initially being nervous about getting involved in all of the drama surrounding the show, and calls Charlie Sheen a "lingual genius."
Ashton Kutcher has been named as Charlie Sheen's replacement on Two and a Half Men, and it was announced earlier today that Ashton will play an "Internet billionaire with a broken heart named Walden Schmidt." While these Internet tycoons may not all have broken hearts, we'd like to see Ashton draw inspiration from them for his next role.
It's CBS's turn at the TCA stage, and before we got to hear about any new series, network president Nina Tassler addressed the returning series that people are perhaps the most curious about: Two and a Half Men. Tassler gave reporters the first real details about the character Ashton Kutcher will play to replace Charlie Sheen. Kutcher's character is named Walden Schmidt, and he's an "Internet billionaire with a broken heart," whom Tassler called a unique character. He'll have a two-part introduction over two episodes.
As for Sheen's exiting character, Tassler wouldn't confirm or deny whether he would start the season dead or alive, as has been rumored, nor would she comment on the actor's now-notorious behavior. She did, however, seem to highlight a difference between Sheen and Kutcher, saying that Kutcher is an "incredible professional," praising him as a "talented, funny, gifted actor." Tassler also noted that CBS had learned that there's "great value in hiring an actor like Ashton Kutcher," who is "committed to doing their job."
May was a big month for pop culture, as blockbusters started rolling into theaters while most TV shows went into hibernation after their season finales aired. With so much going on, I took some time to parcel out the gems of May entertainment — and what could have been left on the cutting room floor.
It's official: Ashton Kutcher is taking over for Charlie Sheen on Two and a Half Men. Get the scoop on the exciting casting news, including what Ashton has to say about the role, Charlie's reaction, and our reasons why we think the hot actor is a good pick for the series!
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