Charlie Sheen Returns to TV in Chuck Lorre's Comedy 'Bookie'; Premieres Nov. 30 on Max
"Bookie" sees Sheen reunite with Chuck Lorre following their highly-publicised fallout in 2011; the dark comedy explores the grey zone of illegal sports betting in California through the eyes of a veteran Los Angeles bookie.
- The new comedy, 'Bookie', sees Charlie Sheen returning to television in a dark comedy created by Chuck Lorre. The show delves into the shady underworld of illegal sports betting in California.
- Sheen plays a gambler who offers a collectable Babe Ruth's autopsy report to his bookie when he can't cover his bets. The comedy marks Sheen's first return to TV since his dramatic exit from 'Two and a Half Men'.
- Sheen and Lorre's reunion follows their highly publicized fallout in 2011; the pair have since made up and are reportedly friends again.
- "Bookie" stars Sebastian Maniscalco as Danny, a veteran Los Angeles bookie, who must deal with the potential legalization of sports gambling in California threatening his business. The series also features Omar J. Dorsey as Danny's best friend and former NFL player Ray.
- The show premieres two episodes Nov. 30 on Max, followed by two episodes each Thursday until the Dec. 21 finale.
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