In his new comedy series for FX, Charlie Sheen plays a divorced, former baseball player with anger issues who winds up as an unconventional anger management therapist.
And now, Selma Blair has just been cast as Sheen's female lead as his therapist-slash-love interest. Shawnee Smith, most well known for her work in the "Saw" franchise, will play his ex-wife.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Blair's character, Kate, is described as "beautiful, if a bit neurotic. As his former team psychologist, she helped Sheen’s Charlie control his anger. Now, she is both his friend and his therapist with benefits."
In interviews at NATPE last week, Sheen raved about the possibility of working with Blair, who was one of two finalists for the role.
Production on the show is set to begin in mid-march and according to Deadline.com, could get an order of 90 episodes if the initial 10-episode run hits the ratings target.
While Blair's last TV endeavor on NBC's "Kath & Kim" alongside Molly Shannon ended after only one season, it sounds like the unpredictable actor and the funny new mom could make for a "winning" combination.
As long as Sheen stays off the tiger blood.
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