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Amber Tamblyn Joins Two and a Half Men, May Replace Angus T. Jones

Amber Tamblyn to replace Angus T. Jones on Two and a Half Men
Amber Tamblyn may replace Angus T. Jones on CBS' Two and a Half Men.

The search for Angus T. Jones' replacement on CBS' Two and a Half Men is likely over. Amber Tamblyn has been cast as Jenny Harper, the illegitimate lesbian daughter of the late Charlie Harper (formerly played by Charlie Sheen) on the half-hour sitcom. The actress will recur in at least five episodes during Season 11, with an option to become a series regular.

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As Us Weekly previously reported, Tamblyn's character will show up at the home of Walden Schmidt (Ashton Kutcher) and Alan Harper (Jon Cryer) looking for her dad. If the 30-year-old is a hit with viewers, the plan is to have her move in with the duo, filling the void left by Jake Harper (Jones).

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(Jones, 19, is reportedly planning to attend college this fall; he's also expressed interest in forging a music career, sources told Us in April.)

Speaking to reporters at the Television Critics Association's summer press tour in July, show creator Chuck Lorre explained why they chose to add a woman to the mix. "I think it would be great to have a voice on the show from a different perspective," he explained. "The show has had enough testosterone to last a lifetime."

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"Part of the fun in this has been creating a character that is equal to the task of stepping on the stage with Jon Cryer and Ashton Kutcher. That's a big job," Lorre added. "The idea of the character brings a healthy amount of decadence, which is always fun on Two and a Half Men."

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Tamblyn, married to Arrested Development's David Cross, is perhaps best-known for her starring roles in CBS' Joan of Arcadia and FOX's House, M.D., as well as her apperances in the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants movies.

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