And the new star of Two and a Half Men is… Ashton Kutcher. The Hollywood Reporter says the actor is "putting the final touches" on a deal that will have him replacing the fired Charlie Sheen in the series, which is TV's number one comedy. Specifics of his deal aren't known, but the Reporter says Kutcher is getting a "huge payday" for the series.

CBS was working hard to line up a new star for the series before their Upfront presentation next week, when they announce their full 2011-2012 lineup. Hugh Grant came close to signing on, but that deal fell through several days ago. The Reporter says that after talks with Grant broke down, Kutcher's deal came together quickly.

A source close to the project tells the Reporter that when it comes to Kutcher's introduction, "It's really funny. People are going to love it."

"I can't wait to get to work with this ridiculously talented 2.5 team and I believe we can fill the stage with laughter that will echo in viewers' homes," said Kutcher. "I can't replace Charlie Sheen but I'm going to work my ass off to entertain the hell out of people!"

"We are so lucky to have someone as talented, joyful and just plain remarkable as Ashton joining our family," said Chuck Lorre, creator and executive producer of Two and a Half Men. "Added to that is the deep sigh of relief knowing that our family stays together. If I was any happier, it'd be illegal."

"Ashton is a pop culture triple threat—film star, cutting-edge producer and a social media pioneer," said Nina Tassler, President, CBS Entertainment. "He brings creativity, energy and personality to everything he touches. We are thrilled to have him, and excited beyond words for what he brings to the next season of Two and a Half Men."

Resumen cortito: Ashton Kutcher estará en el elenco de Two and a Half men en la siguiente temporada, aun se desconoce como harán desaparecer a Charlie del Show.

Era de esperarse que Sheen saliera de programa, despues de todas las cosas que a estado haciendo, era ya imposible que saliera ne el programa.

Una de varias, o Ashton es en mismo personaje, pero con otra cara (ha pasado ya en programas anteriores, nuevo actor, mismo personaje), o es un pariente del actor original, que por X razón tuvo que irse a otra parte a trabajar/cumplir condena/etc. o el original murió por X circunstancia, o lo borran de la existencia sin volverlo a mencionar.