According to The Hollywood ReporterChuck Lorre, co-creator of the hit series Two and a Half Men, has plans to re-boot the show without it’s former lead actor Charlie Sheen.

Lorre reportedly told series star Jon Cryer that the re-do would involve a big role for a him plus a new, as new unnamed character.

CBS has to develop the pilot and show presentations for advertisers by May, so the plan for a new version of the show is coming together, the article claims.

Earlier this year Lorre and Sheen engaged in a public war which resulted in Charlie’s departure from the show.

Warner Bros. Studio, which produces the show, and CBS, are both reported to be aware of Lorre’s intentions.

Damn Charlie … looks like you lose. Again.

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