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Ashton Kutcher Officially Joining 'Two and a Half Men' Replacing Charlie Sheen

IT'S OFFICIAL

As Sheen replacement; production will begin this summer.

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Charlie Sheen is not happy about this one. Actor and comedian Ashton Kutcher has officially signed with CBS and Warner Bros. to join Two and a Half Men, replacing the hit sitcom’s fired star. The announcement comes on the heels of rumors that Kutcher was working on a deal after British star Hugh Grant allegedly turned down an offer. "Ashton Kutcher brings a new and distinctive comedic flavor to Two and a Half Men," said the president of Warner Bros. The former co-creator and executive producer of MTV's Punk'd and star of That '70s Show has also been a romantic comedy fixture in recent years. "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. He humbly added: "I can't replace Charlie Sheen, but I'm going to work my ass off to entertain the hell out of people!" As for Sheen, he told TMZ: "Enjoy planet Chuck, Ashton. There is no air, laughter, loyalty, or love there."

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