Sheen 'planning return to work'

Charlie Sheen wants to get back to work this month on hit show 'Two and A Half Men', a spokesman said.

The 45-year-old actor is currently in rehab but hopes to return to TV’s top-rated comedy by the end of February, publicist Stan Rosenfield said. That was a “target” projection, he said.

The series halted production after Sheen sought treatment for undisclosed reasons following an emergency call and brief stay at a Los Angeles-area hospital last week. According to a recording of the 911 call, Sheen was said to be intoxicated and in pain.

CBS and series producer Warner Bros Television declined to comment on Sheen’s intentions. But decisions about the show are not Sheen’s alone.

Producers intend to evaluate the situation before deciding whether to resume filming for the season, an insider said today.

With uncertainty over Sheen’s return, CBS intends to use a combination of 'Two And A Half Men' reruns and other sitcoms to fill out its Monday night schedule.

The network has two unaired episodes of “Men” in hand, which are to be broadcast on February 7 and 14 in the US.

Out of 24 episodes ordered for the season, 16 were completed.