Jon Cryer Reveals Pay Disparity With Charlie Sheen on 'Two and a Half Men'
A decade after the sitcom's conclusion, Jon Cryer discusses his complicated relationship with former co-star Charlie Sheen.
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In a recent Netflix documentary, Jon Cryer has opened up about his experience working alongside Charlie Sheen on the hit CBS sitcom 'Two and a Half Men'. Cryer revealed that despite both actors being central to the show's success, he earned only one-third of Sheen's salary.
Interestingly, Sheen's personal struggles and erratic behavior actually helped him negotiate better contracts, as CBS was desperate to maintain the show's continuity. The network even 'pre-sold' additional seasons to secure Sheen's participation.
The situation became unsustainable in 2011 when Sheen was fired after publicly criticizing the network and show creators. Ashton Kutcher was brought in as his replacement.
Cryer's documentary comments provide valuable insight into the complex dynamics that existed during the show's most turbulent period, comparing Sheen's negotiation tactics to those of a dictator.
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