Chuck Lorre addressed Charlie Sheen's return in the second season of the series creator's comedy Max with a 90% score on Rotten Tomatoes, Gambler. The series stars Sebastian Maniscalco as Danny, a bookmaker who juggles his life accepting and paying bets in Los Angeles after sports betting becomes legal in California. Lorre's newest show includes many notable guest stars, including Sheen, who plays a fictional version of himself. His character is a dramatized version, replicating some of his past struggles in real life to create a weird client for Danny to deal with.
Talking to TelaRant about season 2, Lorre expressed gratitude for being able to work with Sheen once again for the next episodes of Gambler. The series creator emphasized the actor's ability and desire to create the version of himself for the show, also reflecting on the “darkness” the pair had already passed. He ends by saying that he is happy to work with him again in the next episodes. Check out what Lorre has to say below:
Oh, I think the first season was really fun. It was an extraordinary experience to work with Charlie again and see his skill. He is truly a master of the craft, there is no doubt about that. And it was an absolute joy to work with him again after all these years and all the darkness we've been through. There was no doubt that we would figure out a way to bring him back in season two as one of Danny and Ray's least trustworthy clients.
New episodes of Gambler fall on Thursdays at most.
What Lorre's Statement Says About Sheen's Involvement in Bookie Season 2
He will be a memorable addition to the story once again
First appearing in Season 1, Episode 1, “Always Smell the Money,” Sheen's fictional version of himself proved to be an unreliable client for Danny and his best friend, Ray (Omar Dorsey), to work with.
Sheen originally collaborated with Lorre as the lead character on the 2000s comedy Two and a half menappearing in the 8th season of the comedy. However, after a falling out with the series creator and needing to enter drug rehab, the star's contract was terminated, with Ashton Kutcher stepping in for season 9 and beyond. His appearance on the creative's last show It's his first TV role since 2017 Typical Rick. It won't be the last either, as he will return to portray himself once again in Gambler 2nd season.
First appearing in Season 1, Episode 1, “Always Smell the Money,” Sheen's fictional version of himself proved to be an unreliable client for Danny and his best friend, Ray (Omar Dorsey), to work with. Their return will no doubt be equally chaotic for the pair once again, although details about what their return means for the show are currently unknown. What is clear, however, is that any conflict that existed between him and Lorre is no longer relevant to their professional relationshipresulting in a perfect reconnection for the duo.
Our opinion on Charlie Sheen's return in Bookie season 2
It must be a lot of fun to see him come back.
Sheen was a memorable part of GamblerThe series premiere, leading to one of Lorre's most interesting TV shows in years. His appearance in Season 2 promises a repeat of this, with the actor's presence providing another major area of ​​interest for the series as Danny and Ray's comical situations continue. With the potential for an even bigger role in the new season, it remains to be seen how important his appearance will be in the next episodes.
Chuck Lorre's Current and Upcoming TV Shows |
Release date |
Gambler |
2023 to present |
Georgie and Mandy's first wedding |
2024 to present |
Untitled The Big Bang Theory spin off |
TBD |