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Jul 19, 2011

Back to the Charlie Sheen sitcom

LOS ANGELES - Star of "Two and a Half Men" Charlie Sheen, who was sacked from the set in early March, will return to the world of acting in a new series called "Anger Management", says the actor and the production team on Monday. Charlie, who has been involved in comedy tour across the country after sacked on March 7 by CBS and Warner Bros.. Television, not only will play a small role, a man who must undergo treatment to overcome his anger handling emotions, but also has a share.

"I chose 'Anger Management' because, although I might have to face the formidable challenge to portray someone who is facing a serious problem of handling anger, I guess it is an extraordinary concept," said Charlie as represented Xinhua reported on Tuesday.

"It also gives me a real possession in the series, a certain amount of creative control and the opportunity to get back into business with one of the most favorite film producers all the time, Joe Roth," he said.

Impressions return of Charlie, based on the 2003 film starring Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson, will be produced by Lionsgate subsidiary, Debmar-Mercury. The series will be produced by Joe Roth, who has worked with Charlie in a variety of films including "Major League", "Young Guns" and "Three Musketeers".

"Who better than Charlie to handle 'Anger Management'," said Roth. "With the extraordinary talents and gifts comedy Charlie, he remains a man starring TV sitcom. I'm very excited to work with him again."

It remains unknown what television stations will broadcast the show. The fame of the troubled actor has been fading fast since February and March, when the opening of Warner Bros. attack. invite a reaction from the millions of television viewers and followers on Twitter. His comedy "Violent Torpedo of Truth" turned into a disaster.