To some extent, Charlie Sheen played himself on Two and a Half Men. The image of bon vivant carefree character who loves gambling, whiskey and cigars overlapped with the star’s real-life personality.
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The series parted ways with its lead actor in 2011 in a dispute: Sheen fell out with creator Chuck Lorre, among others. Twelve years later, they are working together again for the Bookie series. In a new Variety article, Lorre reveals details about Sheen’s role for the first time. The character looks a lot like Charlie Harper from Two and a Half Men in some ways – but the star changed one detail for good reason.
Two and a Half Men 2.0: What is Charlie Sheen’s role in the new Bookie series?
Bookie revolves around sports betting accountant Danny (Sebastian Maniscalco), who fears for the future of his illegal business, because the state of California wants to legalize sports betting. He is also worried about his wife Sandra (Andrea Anders), a former waitress who expects much more from her marriage.
Sheen’s role in the concept was kept secret for a long time. Now it’s clear: Charlie Sheen will play himself. The main character of the series manages the bets of several people.
Charlie Sheen asked Two and a Half Men creator Chuck Lorre for a change
In the original version of the first script…
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