Jon Cryer Reveals Past Comparison of Charlie Sheen to Kim Jong-un Amid New Documentary Release
LOS ANGELES – Jon Cryer once likened his former Two and a Half Men co-star charlie Sheen to North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, a revelation surfacing as a new documentary, aka Charlie Sheen, is released. The comparison, initially made during an interview last year, highlights the volatile and unpredictable nature of sheen’s behavior during the height of his struggles.
Cryer’s comments stem from a period when Sheen was “in the midst of falling apart,” and CBS found itself in a precarious position due to pre-renewal contracts for multiple seasons of the hit sitcom.The actor’s candid assessment underscores the lasting impact Sheen’s tumultuous personal life had on those around him, and the show itself-culminating in Sheen’s departure and replacement by Ashton Kutcher, a storyline the show addressed with a darkly comedic finale.
In the documentary, Cryer expresses hesitation about revisiting the period, fearing a repeat of the cycle where Sheen experiences periods of stability followed by self-destructive behavior. “If you wonder what it’s like to work with Charlie Sheen for eight years,” Cryer jokes in the film, “When I started, I had hair.” He further explains his reluctance, stating, “I didn’t want to be a part of that cycle. I’m not here to build him up and I’m not here to tear him down. But I sure hope this doesn’t go bad.”
Cryer detailed his experiences with Sheen extensively in his 2015 memoir, and the new documentary offers further insight into the complexities of their working relationship. The release of aka Charlie Sheen is prompting renewed discussion about Sheen’s career and personal struggles, and the lasting legacy of Two and a Half Men.
