TV Legend Torches Sitcom Star for Quitting His Hit Show
The Daily Beast • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Chuck Lorre initially hesitated to cast Anna Faris in the sitcom Mom due to doubts about her suitability for the material, but ultimately gave her the role of Christy Plunkett.
- Despite Faris’ successful run on the show from 2013 to 2020, Lorre later suggested in his memoir that her departure was for “mysterious reasons” known to the cast, implying his original reservations were justified.
- Lorre’s concerns may have been influenced by Faris’ past work with Charlie Sheen, whose troubled behavior on Two and a Half Men led to a contentious split with Lorre.
- Faris has stated that the intensity of Mom contributed to her leaving, mentioning she was unprepared for the long-term commitment, but expressed gratitude for her experience and support from the cast and crew.
- Lorre did not publicly specify the reasons for Faris’ exit, and The Daily Beast sought comment from Faris, who has not responded.
