Ashton Kutcher Joins Two And A Half Men

After weeks of uncertainty regarding the status of hit US comedy Two And A Half Men following Charlie Sheen's unexpected departure, it has been confirmed today that Ashton Kutcher will replace Sheen in the show's ninth season. Kutcher, famous for his roles in films like Dude, Where's My Car?, Killers and Valentine's Day, will play a currently unnamed new character in Series 9, set to begin filming this August and première in America in the autumn. Presumably lead protagonist Charlie Harper will be written out in the opening episode thanks to an explanation from returning brother Alan (John Cryer), but as of yet the fictional circumstances of his exit haven't been divulged by the show's producers. Speaking on the announcement of his casting, the actor said "I can't wait to work with this ridiculously talented team and believe we can fill the stage with laugher 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!". Look out for my review of the essentially rebooted Two And A Half Men this Autumn.