Charlie Sheen Praises Jon Cryer's Insightful Take on His Struggles

Charlie Sheen has addressed a frank conversation Jon Cryer had during an upcoming documentary focused on Sheen's journey.

Sheen, celebrating his 60th birthday on Wednesday, September 3, confronts his controversial history within the film aka Charlie Sheen, set for release on September 10, following the September 9 launch of his autobiography, The Book of Sheen.

Cryer, known for co-starring with Sheen in the CBS comedy series Two and a Half Men, contributed to the documentary, as did the series' creator, Chuck Lorre, and Sheen's former partners, Brooke Mueller and Denise Richards.

"It was truly insightful to hear [Cryer’s] viewpoint," Sheen shared in a Wednesday interview with People. "He was caught in the midst of all that foolishness, which impacted him, his loved ones, and his professional life. I cannot dispute any of his statements."

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Sheen informed the publication that he was touched by Cryer's theory linking his substance abuse to imposter syndrome.

"He precisely identified that, and I'm grateful he brought it up, as it allowed me to deeply reflect on it," Sheen stated. "He commented, 'He's someone who feels undeserving of his accomplishments, or that he didn't earn them,' and my reaction was, 'Wow.'”

Sheen elaborated, "In that moment, it felt like I was in Jon's therapy session, and his observation was spot-on. This is a feeling I've carried throughout my life, as I lacked formal instruction. I didn't pursue higher education, nor did I complete high school. Yet, I found myself working, traveling, achieving stardom, and so forth. It simply unfolded without any preconceived strategy. And the persistent whisper of self-doubt was always present, warning me that it was temporary, urging me to embrace it fully while it lasted."

Sheen commended Cryer's "perceptive" and "empathetic" insight.

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The performer co-starred with Cryer, who is also 60, for the initial eight seasons of Two and a Half Men, departing the series in 2011 during a period of escalating substance abuse and unpredictable conduct. His role was terminated, and CBS brought in Ashton Kutcher to act opposite Cryer until the show concluded in 2015. Sheen is said to have maintained sobriety since 2017.

"I still particularly regret that," Sheen commented regarding his exit from Two and Half Men. "I believe if I had acted differently, my life could be on a different path today. My challenges might not be as they are. However, one cannot predict such things."

Cryer confesses in the documentary to feeling apprehensive about speaking frankly about Sheen and potentially incurring his former co-star's anger.

"I believe his feelings are understandable, given that's been the past trend, but things are different now," Sheen stated, continuing, "And I intend to actively demonstrate he's mistaken on that front daily."

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Sheen mentioned that Cryer was the "sole individual I did not personally contact for the documentary" because he "lacked his current phone number." The movie's director, Andrew Renzi, communicated with Cryer on Sheen's behalf, and Sheen subsequently messaged Cryer, stating, "Hello, I appreciate your input, and I apologize we didn't speak directly. I look forward to encountering you on set sometime."

Sheen informed People that Cryer has not yet replied to his message, which is "uncharacteristic for Jon." Sheen described him as "exceptionally dependable in that regard. So, Jon, if you're seeing this, please send me a direct message with your updated contact information!"