'Welcome back': Charlie Sheen makes comeback to small screen with Doug Ellin’s pilot

Charlie Sheen is returning to acting with a TV pilot written and produced by ‘Entourage’ creator Doug Ellin
PUBLISHED FEB 24, 2022
Charlie Sheen and director Doug Ellin are reportedly working together (Craig Barritt and Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
Charlie Sheen and director Doug Ellin are reportedly working together (Craig Barritt and Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

Actor Charlie Sheen is returning to acting with a TV pilot written and produced by ‘Entourage’ creator Doug Ellin. The 56-year-old actor has shared a photo from the set of the upcoming show on his Instagram account that also featured Kevin Connolly, Kevin Dillon, Doug Ellin, and some other actors. He captioned it, “Epic first day with my new “2nd” family. xox ©.”

Sheen was last seen in a 2017 film ‘9/11’ that co-starred Whoopi Goldberg and Luis Guzman. The same year, he also appeared in two episodes of Comedy Central’s ‘Typical Rick’. The ‘Anger Management’ star’s career took a backseat after he went through some high-profiled battles in the past. It was reported that he battled through addiction as well as was diagnosed with HIV in 2015. Besides, he had issues with his ex-wife Denise Richards too. But now, it appears Sheen is working towards a better life.

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According to reports, Sheen and Ellin became close after the former appeared on the 53-year-old director’s podcast ‘Victory The Podcast’. At the time, Ellin said that he was planning to do a television show with Sheen and also wanted his father Martin Sheen to be part of it. Now, it has been reported that Sheen Sr has accepted the podcaster's request and will do a cameo.

Charlie Sheen attends a charity softball game to benefit 'California Strong' at Pepperdine University on January 13, 2019, in Malibu, California (Rich Polk/Getty Images for California Strong)

Ellin also shared a series of photos from the set of the show, the name of which has not been revealed yet. In the caption, he wrote, “The cast and crew that we have assembled is sick… and @jamielynnsigler @echriqui and @mcuban aren’t even pictured. OR MARTIN SHEEN! Shooting (on real film) begins in 7 days. Photographs by @electricsleepimages.”



 

People have wholeheartedly welcomed Sheen’s comeback in the comment section of his Instagram post with a fan writing, “AMAZINNNNNG !!!! CHARLIE IM YOUR FAN.” The second fan said, “Are you working again?? I’m in.” The third one commented, “Welcome back Charlie, my sept 3 birthday buddy.” “Please do tell @charliesheen!!! Could it be that it’s your time to shine once again?” a person shared.

A user called him, “My best artist ever.” Another one remarked, "You are one of my all time lvrm entertainment masterminds. Thanx Charlie !!” A comment read, “Love you Charlie!! Happy to see your smiling face amongst friends.” Another comment stated, “I still watch two and a half man on prime video. You are the best. Be happy my friend.”

Director Doug Ellin attends the European premiere of 'Entourage' at Vue West End on June 9, 2015, in London, England (Anthony Harvey/Getty Images)

Ellin’s post also saw appreciation from the people. A person commented, “So happy for all of you @mrdougellin 👏 Every time I listen to Going to California it brings back a lot of memories. I look forward to enjoying this new project you’re all working on 🔥.” Another person said, “Can I just say how awesome it is to see @charliesheen involved in such a cool project again? Dude is next level talent. Got a stud cast, but Charlie is a killer especially with comedic oriented material 🔥🔥🔥🙌.” A comment added, “This is so amazing, Doug! Can’t wait to see what you all put together 😃.”

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