Kutcher takes over for Sheen on sitcom

According to TMZ, Ashton Kutcher has signed on to replace Charlie Sheen in the cast of "Two and a Half Men." Sources indicate that the previous "That 70s Show" and "Punk’d" star has signed a contract that will pay him between $625,000 and $900,000 per episode, just over half of what Charlie Sheen reportedly earned. The ninth season of "Two and a Half Men" may return as a reboot around mid-season or as late as this fall.

The plan for Ashton Kutcher

Angus T. Jones and Jon Cryer will continue to play their roles. That means Jake and Alan can be coming back. Some suggested that Ashton Kutcher might replace Sheen as Charlie Harper in "Two and a Half Men." This isn’t true; all that is known is that he will be living in the Malibu beach house with characters Cryer and Jones.

Kutcher entered the arena late in the game

The replacement of Sheen on "Two and a Half Men" has meant lots of rumored actors and actresses. Hugh Grant, Jenny McCarthy, Matt Dillon, John Stamos and Sheen's recommendation Rob Lowe were all rumored. Because of "creative differences," Grant didn't get the part even though as of May 11, he had almost won it, reports the Huffington Post.

Kutcher made the deal with Chuck Lorre, the "Two and a Half Men" creator, and CBS. He said things such as "What’s the square root of 6.25? Two and a half," on Twitter to his 6.7 million fans that viewed. Lorre and "Two and a Half Men" producers look forward using Kutcher’s massive Twitter fan base to help promote the show.

Disputes from Charlie Sheen

Kutcher's job isn’t something Charlie Sheen has talked about. The "Sheen's Korner" video podcast may continue while Charlie Sheen has to finish his "Violent Torpedo of Truth" tour. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Sheen may end up in "Entourage" also. He has also expressed interest in getting his "Two and a Half Men" job back, claiming that he is now willing to apologize for his comments against the show and Chuck Lorre.

Articles cited

Hollywood Report

hollywoodreporter.com/news/sources-confirm-ashton-kutcher-will-188048

Huffington Post

huffingtonpost.com/2011/05/12/ashton-kutcher-joins-two-and-a-half-men_n_861389.html

TMZ

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‘What’s the square root of 6.25? Two and a half.’

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