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Looks like CBS has finally replaced Sheen on Two and a Half Men

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with Ashton Kutcher.

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SOURCES CONFIRM: Ashton Kutcher Will Join 'Two and a Half Men'

8:07 PM 5/12/2011 by Matthew Belloni, Kim Masters

The actor is putting final touches on a deal to replace Charlie Sheen on television's No. 1 comedy.

Ashton Kutcher appears to have won the Two and a Half Men sweepstakes.

Two sources close to the deal-making tell The Hollywood Reporter that the actor is putting the final touches on a deal to replace Charlie Sheen as the star of TV’s No. 1 comedy. CBS, studio Warner Bros. and Kutcher’s reps at CAA declined to comment on the situation but a deal is said to be all but signed. The exact dollar figure he will be paid is not known but a source says Kutcher is getting a “huge payday” to join the hit sitcom.

The deal came together quickly in the wake of Hugh Grant passing on the opportunity to join the show. Now sources say Men creator Chuck Lorre has crafted a storyline to introduce Kutcher in a way that satisfies the network and studio. “It’s really funny,” says one source. “People are going to love it.”

Broadcasting & Cable reported Thursday that Kutcher’s name was surfacing as a possible Sheen replacement. The actor, who starred in the winter hit No Strings Attached, would be taking first regular series gig since catapulting to stardom on Fox’s That 70’s Show. He also executive produced the hit MTV hidden-camera series Punk’d, among others.

Kutcher brings a youthful fan base to the CBS show, as well as a big online profile with 6.7 Twitter followers, which could help CBS promote the show.

"Chuck's really happy," another source says.

For his part, Kutcher is remaining silent except for a cryptic message he wrote on Twitter: “I'm starting to become convinced that people put my name in articles just to improve their SEO or hoping I'll tweet it.”
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#1 rcoleman15, May 12, 2011

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I can't see Kutcher playing the same character and i don't think the show will be the same without that character.

#2 RV6, May 12, 2011
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One more season then it's over.

#3 The Real Shady, May 12, 2011
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So Demi's the divorced mommy that doesn't have custody of Ashton?

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RV6 said: ↑

I can't see Kutcher playing the same character and i don't think the show will be the same without that character.
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Well, considering the show isn't funny (America loving it isn't exactly a positive endorsement in that regard), maybe this will be a good change.

#6 ClutchCityReturns, May 12, 2011
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Korver will do a fine job in the offseason...

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So what, Charlie Harper just dies lol I don't see how they can write anyone else into the series without completely destroying it.

#8 apollo33, May 12, 2011
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Men men men menmen men men men....

I change the channel when I hear that.

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Charlie sheen is rolling in his grave...

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YAY! That means Rob Lowe stays on Parks and Rec!

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ClutchCityReturns said: ↑

Well, considering the show isn't funny (America loving it isn't exactly a positive endorsement in that regard), maybe this will be a good change.
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I honestly haven't watched a full episode since the kid was actually a little kid, so i can agree it's not that funny. However, funny shows get cancelled all the time and some that aren't stay. I don't think they're going to build or keep a huge fan base off of a completely new character, funny or not. Sheen's character made the show what it was and Kutcher is a completely different kind of guy and actor.

We'll see though. With the right story spin it may work out. Apparently they're still negotiating a deal, so it may not even happen.

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apollo33 said: ↑

So what, Charlie Harper just dies lol I don't see how they can write anyone else into the series without completely destroying it.
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yeah, that's never been done before. except some tiny show called cheers.

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Jontro said: ↑

Men men men menmen men men men....

I change the channel when I hear that.
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Yea, the only time I liked hearing that "song" was at the end of Due Date and that was only because of Zach G.

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Groogrux said: ↑

yeah, that's never been done before. except some tiny show called cheers.
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Or MASH.

Much as I disdain Kutcher the movie actor, he was funny on 70's Show.

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JunkyardDwg said: ↑

Or MASH.

Much as I disdain Kutcher the movie actor, he was funny on 70's Show.
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I am sure that the Sheen will weigh in with his thoughts on this and probably be able to extend his one man show for another year over this news.

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Charlie WAS that character. That's why it was fun to watch. It's not going to be the same. While both are ladies men, Aston Kutcher is in a goofy sense and Charlie is a suave, know what to say and do type. Not sure if it's gong to be the same.

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Can't wait to see how the hell they write Sheen out of that show. Crazy. Oh, and Kutcher has no clue what SEO is, pahleeez.

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