If there is one thing in the world Charlie Sheen loves, it's cocaine (allegedly). Coming in a close second would be his love of providing fodder for late-night talk show hosts.
According to a recent press release, "Former Two and a Half Men star Charlie Sheen is planning his return to series television in Anger Management, a new sitcom loosely based on Revolution Studios’ 2003 hit comedy feature of the same name." Come on Charlie, could you make it any easier for the Lenos and Lettermans of the world? A guy who is well-known for (again, allegedly) assaulting his ex-wife, terrorizing hookers and destroying posh hotel rooms has signed on to play the role of a dude with rage issues? Sheesh, the jokes practically write themselves.
The press release, posted online by Deadline, reads almost like a story from The Onion. It's really hard to tell if certain portions of it are serious or are meant to be tongue-in-cheek. For example, Sheen says, "I chose Anger Management because, while it might be a big stretch for me to play a guy with serious anger management issues, I think it's a great concept." A big stretch, really? About as big a stretch as it was for you to play a guy named Charlie that lives in a mansion in SoCal, drinks to excess, and constantly bangs large-breasted skanks?
While Anger Management has yet to find a writer or network, reports seem to indicate that TBS could be a likely home for the project. The show, if it comes to fruition, will be produced by Lionsgate TV and one of its subsidiaries, Debmar-Mercury, will distribute it. This is significant because Debmar-Mercury is known for a model of production that involves a "significant ownership stake for the talent [in this case, Charlie Sheen]... as well as a short, usually 10-episode, initial network order followed by a massive 90-episode pickup when ratings thresholds are met."
Sure, that makes sense. Give a guy who is "still embroiled in a $100-million lawsuit with Warner Bros. and Chuck Lorre over his firing from Two and a Half Men" a huge amount of power and a "significant ownership stake." What could go wrong?
And for kicks, we give you "Mama Said Knock You Out" by LL Cool J. Enjoy:
Great commentary on Charlie's new endeavor!! Irony is flying off the shelves but it's a sly move for him and the producers. Everyone is looking for a new train wreck to look at...looks like they'll get one.