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Edition: U.S. Article Comments (1) Slideshow Video Follow Reuters Facebook Twitter RSS YouTube Read Exclusive: Pornography found in bin Laden hideout: officials 13 May 2011 Texas county official says "stupid" feds sparked fire 13 May 2011 Libyan TV carries audio of Gaddafi taunting NATO | 3:04am EDT Baby Food and Juice Box Confiscated at Airport Security Checkpoint 13 May 2011 Gaddafi likely wounded and not in Tripoli: Italy | 13 May 2011 Discussed 119 Son says bin Laden sea burial demeans family: report 63 Obama administration fights to save healthcare law 62 Muslim scholars pulled from Delta plane in Memphis Watched Dozens die in Pakistan suicide blast Fri, May 13 2011 Hunt for bin Laden; in 60 seconds Thu, May 12 2011 Russia 'shot down Georgia' drone Mon, Apr 21 2008 Sheen bitter, Cryer "jazzed" as Kutcher joins "Men" Tweet Share this By Jill Serjeant LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Ashton Kutcher is joining a revamped version of the top-rated TV comedy "Two and A Half Men", CBS said on Friday, ending months of disarray after the acrimonious firing of wayward star Charlie... Email Print Related News Hugh Grant wooed as possible Sheen replacement Wed, May 11 2011 "Two and a Half Men" reboot in works, without Sheen Thu, Apr 28 2011 Charlie Sheen loses custody battle for kids: reports Tue, Apr 19 2011 Analysis & Opinion Freudian take on Vatican life makes Cannes film festival smile Tech wrap: Yahoo battle with Alibaba heats up Related Topics Entertainment » Fashion » Television » Media » Stocks Related Video Charlie Sheen out, Ashton Kutcher in Fri, May 13 2011 Kutcher joins "Men," Etta James in hospital 1 / 2 Actor Ashton Kutcher speaks during a news conference at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, November 4, 2010. Credit: Reuters/Brendan McDermid By Jill Serjeant LOS ANGELES | Fri May 13, 2011 8:41pm EDT LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Ashton Kutcher is joining a revamped version of the top-rated TV comedy "Two and A Half Men", CBS said on Friday, ending months of disarray after the acrimonious firing of wayward star Charlie Sheen. Kutcher, 33, the husband of actress Demi Moore, is joining the cast for the upcoming ninth season of the money-spinning show that is scheduled for broadcast in the fall of 2011. Jon Cryer, the other principal male lead on the sitcom, said he was "jazzed" about the show returning and the addition of Kutcher. Friday's statement from CBS did not say what role Kutcher would play but industry sources said he is not expected to be a direct replacement for Sheen's womanizing bachelor character. "We are so lucky to have someone as talented, joyful and just plain remarkable as Ashton joining our family," Chuck Lorre, creator and executive producer of "Two and A Half Men" said in a statement. "Two and A Half Men" is the most-watched comedy on U.S. television with about 15 million regular viewers and has been a lucrative source of advertising revenue for CBS, and syndication fees for its makers Warner Bros. Television. Sheen, who was fired in March after weeks of erratic behavior and for publicly insulting producers, claimed bitterly on Friday that the show would flop without him. "Kutcher is a sweetheart and a brilliant comedic performer ... Oh wait, so am I!", the actor said in a statement. "Enjoy the show America. Enjoy seeing a 2.0 in the demo every Monday, WB," Sheen added, referring to the coveted 18-49 age group of viewers. Production on "Two and A Half Men" was shut down in February and March and the show's future was in doubt after producers made clear that Sheen had no chance of returning. Friday's announcement came five days before CBS presents its 2011-12 program line-up to advertisers in New York. Kutcher, 33, is best known for his role as a dim-witted stoner in "That '70s Show," and as the creator of "Punk'd". He was last seen in the January romantic comedy movie "No Strings Attached" and has a 6.8 million Twitter following. "I can't replace Charlie Sheen but I'm going to work my ass off to entertain the hell out of people!", Kutcher said in a statement. Cryer, who played the uptight, divorced brother to Sheen's Charlie Harper, has been largely silent since his co-star's departure. On Friday, Cryer expressed his "enormous gratitude to Charlie Sheen" and said he would miss him. But he added in a statement; "I'm also looking forward to this new beginning. Ashton is an extraordinarily talented guy and his presence will be an asset to our show." Some media reports suggested on Friday that Kutcher would get about $1 million per episode for "Men". But a source familiar with negotiations told Reuters that figure was "ridiculously high." Sheen, 45, who has been in and out of drug rehab for the last 12 months, was the highest-paid actor on U.S. television, earning more than $1.2 million per episode. Peter Roth, president of Warner Bros. Television, said Kutcher would bring a "new and distinctive comedic flavor" to the comedy, whose audience has traditionally been young males. British actor Hugh Grant was reported earlier this week to have pulled out of talks citing "creative differences." Actors John Stamos, "Entourage" star Jeremy Piven, and Rob Lowe had also been rumored as possible additions. Twitter was rife with comments about the addition of Kutcher. Eric Stangel, a writer on comedian David Letterman's TV show, suggested that Sheen should rename his current one-man U.S. tour "Torpedo of Unemployment". (Editing by Christine Kearney) Entertainment Fashion Television Media Tweet this Link this Share this Digg this Email Reprints We welcome comments that advance the story directly or with relevant tangential information. We try to block comments that use offensive language, all capital letters or appear to be spam, and we review comments frequently to ensure they meet our standards. If you see a comment that you believe is irrelevant or inappropriate, you can flag it to our editors by using the report abuse links. Views expressed in the comments do not represent those of Reuters. Comments (1) Larry2012 wrote: Pay really close attention, folks. This is the best representation of what Hollywood is really all about I’ve seen to date. Insanity, backstabbing, completely disingenuous statements about co-stars and ex-co-stars, all wrapped up in flowery language and promises that the “best is yet to come”. Oh well, if it sells insurance, fast food, and phony-baloney gold coins that are guaranteed to increase in value in about 100 years. It’s wise to remember that TV is now and always has been an advertising (maybe the word “propaganda” is more accurate) vehicle and they will tell you anything to sell you anything. Read a book. At least there are no commercials every six minutes. 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