Who Could Replace Charlie Sheen on 'Two and a Half Men'?

By Jo Piazza Posted Mar 9th 2011 01:00PM

Everyone and their mother has been auditioning in jest to be the replacement Charlie Harper on 'Two and a Half Men' now that Charlie Sheen has officially been axed from the show. Replacing a beloved character is tricky business, though. Some shows fail miserably. We are indeed talking about the time 'Roseanne' replaced one blonde actress with another back in 1993 and simply expected no one to notice. But other replacements add value to the show. While Michael J. Fox was certainly missed from the cast of 'Spin City' when he left that show to spend more time with his family, Sheen of all people proved to be an excellent substitute.

Now we don't expect Warner Brothers to try to pull the wool over our eyes and simply create a new Charlie Parker out of whiskey and pixie dust and pretend nothing happened (although we hear Matt Dillon is available). But if the show continues someone will need to step in to bolster the one and a half remaining men. Who could possibly be up for the job?

1. Rob Lowe - He seems to be the money shot for 'Men' producer Chuck Lorre, who has reportedly already taken meetings with the actor. We love Rob. But we don't know if he is just right. Sure, he has a bad boy past, but it is so in the past that it is practically buried. The role requires someone just a little bit grittier, naughtier and we'll just say it, less pretty. No one wants to see Cryer and that kid's mugs next to someone so chiseled and pristine as Rob Lowe -- except for Sheen himself, who gives the actor his endorsement. "Rob's an old friend and a brilliant actor. And he's a beautiful man," Sheen told PEOPLE.

2. Andrew McCarthy or Judd Nelson - Is it unfair to lump these two together? Not at all. "If producers are looking for casting ideas to fill the gaping Sheenless hole of 'Two and Half Men,' they need to look no further than 'Pretty in Pink' -- the movie that made Sheen's co-star, John Cryer, beloved by all teenage girls in the '80s," says Yahoo Shine's Piper Weiss. "It should so obviously be Andrew McCarthy. If producers haven't approached Duckie's former nemesis they're not doing their job. Andrew could channel his 'Weekend at Bernie's' persona, the laid back type, that perpetually aggravates the straight Jon (be it Silverman or Cryer)." If McCarthy isn't available, we think his brat pack counterpart Judd Nelson could fill Sheen's shoes. "Nelson would be quite believable as a bloated, past-his-prime lothario," says Crushable Editor-in-Chief Lilit Marcus.

3. Andy Dick - Yeah, that's right, Andy Dick. Because who's crazier than Charlie Sheen? Andy Dick is. "AD was just caught having sex in a bathroom and then seen doing blow in his car, so I think he can continue the 'bad boy' tradition," says radio host Cooper Lawrence. "Plus he's really funny."

4. Emilio Estevez - Crazier things have happened. "Charlie Sheen's career got a huge pump of adrenaline with 'Two and a Half Men,' and it's only fair that Emilio should get a shot, too," says Ronnie Karam, senior editor at TVGasm.com. "If he's too unstable, Scott Baio could do it, too. Charles has been waiting to be back in charge."

5. Heather Locklear - When all else fails you can't go wrong with a blonde. She was ratings gold for 'Spin City' and 'Melrose Place,' old and new. She could definitely pull off a long lost cousin on 'Men.' "I might even start watching if that happened," HollywoodLife.com Senior Editor Chris Spargo told us. "Plus hiring a woman might be a pretty smart PR move for CBS and Warner Bros."

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Wednesday 09 March

By Harleygent

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Matthew McConaughey is the top choice. Right age, Good looking and definitely funny. Bring him in and let him go!

By JEAN KARPINSKI

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NO WAY BRING CHARLIE S BACK NO ONE CAN TAKE HIS PLACE HE MAKES THAT SHOW LET HIM GET REAL HELP AND BRING HIM BACK

By Ruth

I wouldnt watch 2 1/2 men with out Charlie Sheen he made the show what it is, she I love the co star's but it's him. Crazy but it's him. No one can replace him. It's like asking to replace oh let's say JOhn Wayne ( lol all I couldn think of ) but u know what Im saying. Im sorry the show is ending but the man is off his rocker and needs mental help he is in a Manic phase right now and on a high, he is Bi Polar. Get him on med's, Before he fall's further down the abyss of his own creation.

By floridanov

Matthew McConaughey is the only logical choice!

By Bill

Dennis Leary could fit the role. Got the same dry sense of humor.

By cambier lingua

Yukko to Mc. He's too full of himself with his fake drawl.

By dxcdfer

was made about him and he went apologizing to all girlfriends he hurt. Apparently that girl must be sleeping with someone because she didn't give up until she got a bigger part!I love this , So does My boyfriend .he is almost 11year older than me .i met him via agegapsin gles.c'om a nice place for seeking age le ss love.which gives you a chance to make your life better and open opportunities for you to meet the attractive young girls and treat you like a king. Maybe you wanna check it out or tell your friends.. Just love it

By jbrock

NOBODY REPLACES THE SHEEN MAN NOBODY!

By Paul

Isn't it obvious to everyone?? Bill Clinton should take over.

By buzltyr837

Matthew McConaughey SUCKS! - as phony as the day is long!

By pat

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U sure said it!!!! I'd really be watching the show with him in it

By william quinn

AGREE AGREE AGREE

Thursday 10 March

By Arthur

I say Kevin bacon has it

By Kelly

I so agree with you .. he is so HOT !!!

By Kelly Jo

Matthew McConaughey he is so HOT .. he would be PRRRRRRREFECT !!!!

By Jean Paul Pellegrino

Matthew McConaughey is considered at all agencies (even his own) as one of the worst actors that ever lived. Also the luckiest. He couldn't read a belieavable line if his life depended on it. Sadly the requirements for booking a role in a theatrical feature has descended to a level where McConaughey is believed to have an audience that adores his lack of conviction, inability to understand a scene or a character and simply a total lack of acting chops. Prediction, like other horrible actors of the past, McConaughey will disolve into an industry joke.

By marjorie

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Jay Mohr would be a great replacement

By Emmaline

I think John Stamos is a good choice for Charlie Harper. If they do the switch, don't make John be a long-lost cousin, just move him into Charlie Harper's shoes. However, we forget how La-La Land works. Charlie Sheen might have been fired this week, but will he STAY fired? That is the gazillion dollar question. It is a long time until the new season starts shooting again and Charlie and Chuckie and CBS and Warner Brothers could all(and I predict WILL ALL) make nice and play together again. Money talks. And big money talks best of all.

By fiona

John Stamos and Rob Lowe seem to just float from one series to another, neither lasting all that long. The show could use a new twist. Ditch the sex crap ASAP...Charlie was an addict and that got SO tired. Kill 'em off. Cause of death: SEX, what else! Would be nice to see a new guy whose age is somewhere in the middle of the other two. This would create new dynamics the show sorely needs.

Kevin Bacon has what it takes

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