Charlie Sheen Says He is Moving to HBO to Do His Own Show for $5 Million an Episode

By Christo Varghese Posted Feb 25th 2011 04:45AM

Update: Despite previous reports that Charlie Sheen inked a series deal with HBO, a rep for the company tells PopEater there is "no truth to this." Get the full story. ►►

Sheen is not taking the news of Warner Bros. and CBS's decision to suspend production of 'Two and a Half Men' too well. In a message to RadarOnline.com, Sheen called the decision "crazy" and "sad" adding that he was moving to HBO to do his own half-hour show titled 'Sheen's Corner.' The deal would reportedly get him $5 million for an episode.

Sheen is already the highest paid actor on TV earning $2 million for each episode of 'Two and a Half Men.'

Sheen reportedly said, "I'm close to securing a deal with HBO for a 10 show guarantee. It will be epic, all types of guests, and we will focus on the truth and the absurd!" Radar notes that HBO could not be contacted for comment.

Radar is also reporting that Sheen accepted a challenge to prove that he is clean and sober by agreeing to undergo a drug test on Monday. Sheen said, "I'm so confident where I am at and that these faceless names can't touch me ... I know that I will pass the test and prove my detractors wrong."

Early Thursday, Sheen slammed 'Two and a Half Men' co-creator Chuck Lorre, calling him a clown in a radio interview. Later in the day, in an interview with TMZ.com, he went even further, saying he hated Lorre.

"I violently hate Chaim Levine [Chuck Lorre]. He's a stupid, stupid little man and a p***y punk that I'd never want to be like. That's me being polite. That piece of s**t took money out of my pocket, my family's pocket and, most importantly, my second family -- my crew's pocket. You can tell him one thing: I own him," Sheen ranted to TMZ.

Mere hours after Sheen's second interview, CBS and Warner Bros. Television released the following statement: "Based on the totality of Charlie Sheen's statements, conduct and condition, CBS and Warner Bros. Television have decided to discontinue production of 'Two and a Half Men' for the remainder of the season."

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Friday 25 February

By lisa

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charlies getting old and his mid life crisis makes him mean and ugly. that he thinks he;s worth 5 million indicates that he is an egomaniacal narcissist. these types take a hard fall when they hit 45 or 50. the fall apart and only women who want their money hang around. he is pathetic

By stu

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lol...5 mil a show! guess who's still drinking.

By Amy

So he is trash talking the men who created the show that put money in his pocket?? And he is going to his own show for 5 mill an episode. The idiot needs to consider the fact that the writing on the show was what created the show. I hope he does leave his current show and moves on to his own show-and fails miserably-I think he needs a little humility-his ego is rampant now. Go to your ho's Charlie and the drugs-by the end of the year they'll be gone when the money is gone-I'm sick of reading about you-disappear-and take ho Lindsey Lohan with you-another waste of air.

By Juli

Referring to Chuck Lorre; "That piece of s**t took money out of my pocket, my family's pocket, and, most importantly, my second family -- my crew's pocket." Umm, no, Charlie Sheen's substance abuse problems and erratic behavior clearly did that. HE is responsible for taking money out of the pockets of his family and co-workers.

By mary

What is the title? " How To Be An IDIOT? "

By Jane Cole

I did love this show, but Charlie has ruined it for me. I agree that without Alan and Jake there would be noo show.

By Bev

Can't understand why they'd cancel....Alan is the star anyway....why didn't they write Charlie out on vacation (or better yet - in re-hab) and continue w/Alan.....I laugh so hard at him I cry !!! We'll be missing that !!!

By TJ

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These guy's click on screen like Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis did.
Split them up and the show is history.

By wilkins002

In his dreams! No one is going to pay that loser that much money.

By fiona

I'd cancel our HBO in a heartbeat.

By Shawn

Sweet....cant wait to see the show....hopefully I can go to the opening party...hahaha....will be hot pigs and lots of dope....doesn't that sound great!!!!!

I may not cancel HBO but I won't watch Charlie on HBO.

By mw

What makes him think that HBO wants him? He is a rich fool who thinks everything he does is alright.

By kbroome1969

yeah,.... man damn is HBO that hard up

By Jennifer Morgan

anyone who watches his new show will only be enabling his lifestyle. i have NEVER heard of anyone who is in such denial as Charlie Sheen is. His problems are multi-layered. Why do people care anymore?! BORING!

Jen Newman

By guinevere

He's lucky he's not in jail..He also should be expressing gratitude, not hate to the show and the people who kept the show on hiatus until he could have possiblely gotten his act together ..what did Sheen think the bosses of the show were going to do after he verbally attacked them? If HBO was seriously considering this "time bomb" for a show, I hope they re-evaluate..Sheen is going down the tube(literally)

By Randall Rice

Like I or anyone might pay extra for HBO to see the Sheen Clown Show. Charlie, get real and get clean.

By Dana

Too bad , he will probably hit the obituaries soon

By so over it

Sheen is really delusional to think HBO would want him and for that much money! He's totally unreliable. I've never thought Charlie was much of an actor - he just lucked into a role where he basically plays himself -- it's the writing and the support cast that really make the show, not Sheen! He can't act so I doubt we'll be seeing much of him in the future. He's a LOSER!

By victory

Sounds as if all the drugs and alcohol have affected Charlie Sheens sense of reality. The CBS execs have given him every opportunity to clean up his act only to have him bite the hands that feed him. I find it hard to believe that any other network would touch him.

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