Charlie Sheen Inks Deal For New Sitcom – Stands To Make More Money Than Ever!
Posted on Jun 27, 2011 @ 07:00PM
by Radar Staff
He may be minus his two Goddesses now but Charlie Sheen has proved that he is still winning!
The embattled star has inked a deal for a new sitcom with Lionsgate Television and with a bidding war underway he is set to make more money than ever, RadarOnline.com can exclusively reveal.
"Charlie has inked a deal with Lionsgate Television to create and star in a new sitcom,” an insider tells RadarOnline. “Charlie's character will be very similar to the one he played on Two And a Half Men, however the show will be a lot racier.
"Networks and cable are bidding on the show right now, with TBS being the front runner. TBS recently expanded their comedy division with the acquisition of The Conan O'Brien Show after his fall out with NBC. Plus cable makes more sense because it offers more creative freedom," our insider explains. "In other words the show can be raunchier and more outrageous, which is perfect for Charlie!
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"Lionsgate Television will produce the show. They have committed to ten episodes up front with the option to pick-up and produce 90 more episodes if the ratings prove to be successful. This means the sitcom could be on TV for 8 years, which is a long time! It also means that Charlie will make more money than ever before!"
According to our insider Charlie won't be getting paid the $2 million per episode that he received on Two and Half Men, but he will have a higher back-end deal, which means in the long run he could make much more than he did on the CBS show.
"Charlie will make less upfront which is a plus for Lionsgate...this way Lionsgate is less at risk of losing money should the show flop or should Charlie have some sort of meltdown.
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"It’s still a risk but the risk is worth it because so many people are interested in Charlie and his wacky life...they are bound to watch the show," our insider says.
Lionsgate has built a strong television presence in production of prime time cable and broadcast network series including Mad Men, Weeds, Nurse Jackie, Blue Mountain State and Tyler Perry's House Of Payne.
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Lionsgate Television also plans to release Charlie's nationwide live stage performances, My Violent Torpedo of Truth/Defeat is Not an Option shows.
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The Daily Juice
Hmm wonder if he'll have enough to fix his teeth...I know cosmetic dentistry is expensive but even after handing over 55K to the kids, he should have a little something.....
Posted Tue, 06/28/2011 - 3:42pm
America, its time these hollywood morons who put creeps like this into our faces are taken down a peg. Hit the advertisers. Viewers have more power than you think.
Posted Tue, 06/28/2011 - 2:17am
I totally agree.
Posted Tue, 06/28/2011 - 7:21am
Oh OK ...TBS and Conan ? That says it all. Charlie belongs with the cry babies and Losers.
Posted Mon, 06/27/2011 - 11:08pm
I got news for Charlie. He wasn't the funniest guy on that show. People don't like him anymore.
Just another Hollywood nut job.
Posted Mon, 06/27/2011 - 11:07pm
They will regret it. He will turn into the same dope fiend monster as he is now. Charlie will make their lives miserable by showing up late, coming to work under the influence of drugs/alcohols, missing work, temper tantrums, etc.
Posted Mon, 06/27/2011 - 10:32pm
Good for Charlie! He is a very talented actor who has entertained us for nearly 30 years, & should be given another chance at another show! And to those who say they will "never watch" Charlie again, will obviously watch out of curiosity! LOL!
Posted Mon, 06/27/2011 - 8:29pm
Nope. He spilled his crazy all over the press for months, there is nothing left to be curious about.
Posted Tue, 06/28/2011 - 7:20am
obviously talented but totally replaceable
Posted Mon, 06/27/2011 - 8:05pm
ROCK ON, CS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's obvious many people who post on his stories know NOTHING about business!!! I'd H8 you too CS, IF I was on welfare and getting child support from 3 baby daddies who worked min wage!!
Posted Mon, 06/27/2011 - 6:55pm