Ashton Kutcher Takes Over for Sheen

Ashton Kutcher is set to take over for Charlie Sheen on “Two and a Half Men.” Sheen was fired from the show in March because of erratic behavior. Currently he’s touring the country with a traveling show called “My Violent Torpedo of Truth/Defeat Is Not an Option.”
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But, returning to Demi Moore’s husband, the news about Ashton Kutcher was confirmed by CBS and Warner Bros. Television. Kutcher himself has said: 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…I can’t replace Charlie Sheen but I’m going to work my ass off to entertain the hell out of people!”

He’s expected to take home a “huge payday” for his efforts.

His new bosses, Chuck Lorre — the creator and executive producer of “Two and a Half Men” — among them, have nothing but praise to say: “We are so lucky to have someone as talented, joyful and just plain remarkable as Ashton joining our family…Added to that is the deep sigh of relief knowing that our family stays together. If I was any happier, it’d be illegal.”

Sheen’s almost-replacement was none other than Hugh Grant. He declined the offer, much to the disappointment of more than a few. But so far, and according to the people involved, Kutcher’s introduction into the show is expected to be a success.

Kutcher is familiar to TV viewers because of his role as Michael Kelso on “That 70’s Show,” and the production work he did on MTV’s “Punk’d.” Network and studio bosses are hoping that Kutcher’s big Twitter following (6.7 million) will translate into high ratings for the show. Kutcher seems to be plainly aware of some of the expectations that are being tacked on to him.

Kutcher played coy on the news Thursday. “I’m starting to become convinced that people put my name in articles just to improve their SEO or hoping I’ll tweet it,” he wrote on Twitter.

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