Charlie Sheen’s exit from Two and a Half Men paved the way for Ashton Kutcher to join the sitcom, but not before others were considered for the role.
Sheen starred on the show from 2003 to 2011 before he was infamously fired after exhibiting erratic behavior and making disparaging remarks about the show’s creator, Chuck Lorre. He was replaced by Ashton Kutcher, who took on a different leading role to keep the show afloat.