Two and a Half Men announced that same month that he had developed an idea for "Two and a Half Men" to be redone that would exclude Sheen and have Cryer in a key role alongside a new character. On May 13, CBS announced Ashton Kutcher would join the cast. Kutcher was quoted as saying, "I can't replace Charlie Sheen but I'm going to work my ass off to entertain the hell out of people!" On August 2, 2011, it was reported that the season-nine premiere would begin with Sheen's character having been killed off and his ex-girlfriends attending his funeral. Afterward, Charlie's Malibu home
Alan Harper (Two and a Half Men) could never afford Evelyn's inflated commission. Alan had a final moment alone with Charlie, but then spilled Charlie's ashes once he stumbled upon Walden who attempted suicide after divorce. Fortunately for Alan, Walden is a billionaire needing a new home and Charlie's house is sold to Walden. Alan and Jake are invited to stay at this house after Alan saves Walden from financial ruin. This keeps the status of there is "Two and a Half Men" in that house. Walden ended up donating Charlie's piano to a music school, causing Alan to have an emotional and mental breakdown, which progresses