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Ashton Kutcher replaces Charlie Sheen

For years, a staple image within the Warner Bros studios consisted of his smiling face and confident stroll in a tailored suit.

However, the image of Charlie Sheen, the former star of Two And A Half Men, has now become just a memory, as a billboard featuring his successor, Ashton Kutcher, has been erected on the renowned Burbank lot.

This new billboard for the hit sitcom is set to attract significantly more attention, particularly because of Kutcher’s revealing outfit.

 

In the fresh giant advertisement for the series, the 33-year-old appears naked, striking a pose beside co-stars Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones, with a white placard merely concealing their private areas.

Across the front, the phrase ‘All Will Be revealed’ and this year’s premiere date, 19 September, for the rebooted series are boldly displayed.

The new billboard unveiled today replaces a more generic version that was installed after Charlie’s was taken down last month.

This advertisement arrives ahead of the eagerly awaited new season, with Kutcher taking the lead role after Charlie’s dismissal earlier this year.

In May, Kutcher shared his excitement about being part of such a coveted series.

“I’ve probably never received as many phone calls and emails from people congratulating me on this role in my 13 years of show business,” Kutcher stated to Us Magazine.

He added, “You’d think I hit the lottery or something, which I kind of did.

“I’ve landed the best job in show business, and I couldn’t be happier about that.”

For his role in the top-rated comedy, the star of No Strings Attached will reportedly earn around $1 million per episode.

Kutcher officially stepped in for Charlie on the hit show back in May.

In a statement regarding his appointment, he expressed, “I’m eager to collaborate with this exceptionally talented 2.5 team and believe we can fill the stage with laughter that resonates in viewers’ homes.

“I can’t replace Charlie Sheen, but I’m going to work incredibly hard to entertain audiences!”

At the same time, Charlie made it clear that he was displeased with being replaced, stating, “Kutcher is a sweetheart and a brilliant comedic performer… Oh wait, so am I!!”

He continued, “Enjoy planet Chuck, Ashton,” referring to the show’s creator and his rival, Chuck Lorre. “There is no air, laughter, loyalty, or love there.”

He also implied that older viewers might tune out now that a younger actor has joined the cast.

More than four months have passed since Warner Bros fired Charlie during the eighth season of the show. This decision followed the actor’s notorious partying, repeated hospital stays, and a contentious media campaign against his studio bosses who halted production.

On a brighter note, it seems things are looking up for the troubled star, as he recently revealed he will be starring in a new show titled Anger Management.

Charlie announced yesterday that he would portray a “mild-mannered, non-confrontational man” who is mandated to attend anger management sessions in his upcoming television project.

This role marks his first acting gig since his infamous dismissal.

Based on the character popularized by Jack Nicholson in the original film, which also featured Adam Sandler, Charlie remarked, “I chose Anger Management because, while it may be quite a stretch for me to portray someone with severe anger management issues, I believe it’s a fantastic concept.”

His manager conveyed to America’s People magazine: “Charlie is thrilled to be getting back to work and is looking forward to playing a character different from Charlie Harper.

“I can assure you that Charlie won’t be sporting any bowling shirts in this new show.”

The project will reunite Sheen with producer Joe Roth, who he collaborated with on Major League and Young Guns.

As of now, no television network has acquired the comedy.

by Helena Bryanlith

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