Charlie & Martin Sheen To Star In Comedy Series ‘Happy Jack’ For AMC
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Charlie Sheen and Martin Sheen reunite as father and son in "Happy Jack," a new half-hour comedy series for AMC and AMC+, marking their first on-screen collaboration in over a decade.
- The six-episode series, produced by AMC Studios and created by Jim Patterson and Matt Ross, will begin production at Warner Bros. Studios and is set to premiere in 2027.
- "Happy Jack" centers on Jack (Charlie Sheen), a lifelong ne’er-do-well whose daughters are influenced by his father (Martin Sheen), exploring themes of family dynamics and personal growth.
- This project represents AMC's notable entry into traditional half-hour comedy, diverging from its usual dramedy offerings like "Kevin Can F*ck Himself" and "Lucky Hank."
- Both Sheens serve as executive producers alongside a team including Todd Christopher and the Tannenbaums, with AMC executives expressing enthusiasm for the show's fresh addition to their programming slate.
