Charlie Sheen's Feud With Two And A Half Men Creator Chuck Lorre Explained

If you're a fan of TV sitcoms, then you've definitely heard of the beloved comedy "Two and a Half Men." Created by Chuck Lorre and Lee Aronsohn, the series follows Charlie Harper (Charlie Sheen) and Alan Harper (Jon Cryer) as they raise the latter's son in Malibu. Throughout its 12-season run, "Two and a Half Men" earned an array of accolades –– including nine Emmys –– and catapulted its stars into newfound popularity. While the cast thrived in front of the camera, chaos ran rampant behind the scenes, specifically regarding Sheen. 

In between filming for the seventh and eighth seasons, rumors began to swirl that the "Scary Movie V" star wanted to quit the popular series. "Charlie's just done. And he's quietly telling his friends he's not coming back," a source told People in 2010. While Sheen's team refuted claims of his departure, the "Machete Kills" star ended up being fired after he made an array of eye-opening comments about Lorre on Alex Jones' radio show. Following the shocking news, fans were given further insight into Sheen's firing after a letter from Warner Brothers Television to the actor's lawyer was made public. "At the outset, let us state the obvious: Your client has been engaged in dangerously self-destructive conduct and appears to be very ill," the network said, per TMZ. In the aftermath of his termination, Sheen held nothing back regarding his exit and Lorre. Join us as we dive into their shocking feud and where they stand today.

After Charlie Sheen's firing from "Two and a Half Men," the controversial actor wasted no time slamming the show's creator, Chuck Lorre. In a 2011 interview with TMZ, the "Major League" star said he "violently" hated Lorre. "He's a stupid, stupid little man and a p**** punk that I'd never want to be like. That's me being polite," he told the news outlet. The "Young Guns" actor also slammed Lorre for taking money away from him, his family and even the show's crew. "You can tell him [Lorre] one thing. I own him," he added. Sheen's interview with TMZ wasn't the last time he publically called out Lorre.

In 2017, the "Apocalypse Now" star had harsh words for Lorre while appearing on the Kyle and Jackie O radio show. "He's the most miserable f***ing douchebag, the most talentless f***ing sack of s**t of f***ing stupid this side of La Brea," he said, per the DailyMail. While Sheen made various colorful statements, Lorre remained relatively quiet about the situation. However in a December 2011 interview with TV Guide, Lorre gave further insight into Sheen's firing — which he attributed to the actor's out-of-control drug use at the time. "I was so afraid my friend was going to die," he told TV Guide. "This was big-time cocaine, and in his own words, an 'epic drug run' that could have ended with either his death or someone else's."

While Charlie Sheen and the "Two and a Half Men" creator Chuck Lorre have had a rocky past, the two have seemingly patched things up, or at least professionally. On April 18, Deadline revealed that the two creatives would partner for the Max network's upcoming series "How To Be a Bookie." While details surrounding the show's plot and air date have been kept under wraps, the "Wall Street" star is reportedly set to have a recurring role on the project. The news of Sheen and Lorre's upcoming series comes a few years after the former expressed an interest in reconnecting with the TV producer.

When asked about their damaged relationship, the "Anger Management" star revealed on Australia's "Today" show that it was something he wanted to "mend" in person. "[Lorre] lives close by, I could easily go by and just drop a note under his door with my phone number, which I should, and I will," he added. While Lorre has refrained from speaking about Sheen in-depth, he recently hinted that he has no ill feelings for the controversial actor. When speaking with Variety in 2022, the TV producer admitted that he can now watch the actor's "Two And a Half Men" episodes. "Time has passed, and the episodes with Charlie are a joy to watch," he said. "There were a couple years there where I couldn't watch it. It was too hurtful. I can enjoy them now."