Jon Cryer, known for his role as Alan Harper on the hit sitcom Two and a Half Men, has expressed reservations about participating in a potential revival of the series, particularly if it involves reuniting with former co-star Charlie Sheen. During an appearance on The View, Cryer candidly discussed his concerns, stating, “I don’t know if I want to get in business with Charlie again.”
Two and a Half Men originally aired from 2003 to 2015, featuring Cryer and Sheen as brothers Alan and Charlie Harper. The show enjoyed significant success during its initial run, with Sheen’s portrayal of the hedonistic Charlie Harper contributing to its popularity. However, in 2011, Sheen’s public feud with series creator Chuck Lorre, coupled with his personal struggles, led to his departure from the show. Ashton Kutcher was subsequently brought in to fill the void left by Sheen.
In recent years, Sheen and Lorre have reconciled, collaborating on the Max series Bookie, where Sheen made a guest appearance. Lorre praised Sheen’s professionalism and willingness to poke fun at his past struggles, describing their reunion as “meaningful and healing.”
Despite this reconciliation, Cryer remains cautious about reuniting with Sheen. He acknowledged the positive aspects of their past collaboration but emphasized the challenges that arose during Sheen’s tumultuous period. Cryer noted, “When the times were good, they were really, really good. And I’m sad that it got super-duper weird.”
Cryer also highlighted that he hasn’t been in contact with Sheen for several years, stating, “I haven’t spoken with Charlie in seven-some plus years, so I have no idea where he’s at.” This lack of communication further contributes to his hesitation about a potential revival involving Sheen.
While Cryer remains open to future projects and acknowledges the fond memories from the show’s successful run, his reluctance to engage in a revival with Sheen underscores the complexities of their past professional relationship.
