Charlie Sheen and his father Martin Sheen are set to star together as father and son in 'Happy Jack,' a new comedy series for AMC and AMC+, according to multiple outlets.
The half-hour, multi-camera family comedy has been greenlit for a six-episode first season and will be shot in front of a live audience, according to Variety.
Production is set to begin in Los Angeles early next year, with Deadline reporting the series will be filmed at Warner Bros. Studios.
The series is scheduled to launch on AMC in 2027, according to Variety. The show marks the first time Charlie and Martin Sheen have played father and son on screen together in over a decade, according to Deadline.
How each side covered it
Left
- Left-leaning outlets highlighted Charlie Sheen's return to TV alongside his father Martin Sheen.
- Coverage noted Martin Sheen's Emmy-winning status.
- Variety reported specific production details, including the six-episode season, Los Angeles shoot, and 2027 launch on AMC.
“Charlie Sheen and Martin Sheen are set to star as father and son in the comedy series “Happy Jack” at AMC and AMC+, Variety has learned.” — Variety
Center
- Deadline reported the series marks the first time the Sheens have played father and son in over a decade.
- Coverage described 'Happy Jack' as a half-hour family comedy greenlit for six episodes.
- Deadline specified production will occur at Warner Bros. Studios.
“Charlie Sheen and his father Martin Sheen are back playing father and son for the first time in over a decade.” — Deadline
Right
- Right-leaning coverage reported the casting news with a straightforward headline about the father-son pairing.
“Charlie Sheen, Martin Sheen to play father and son in AMC comedy 'Happy Jack'” — The Washington Times
Questions readers ask
What is 'Happy Jack'?
'Happy Jack' is a new multi-camera comedy series set to air on AMC and AMC+, starring Charlie Sheen and Martin Sheen as father and son. It has been greenlit for a six-episode first season.
When will 'Happy Jack' premiere?
According to Variety, the series is expected to launch on AMC in 2027, following production in Los Angeles early next year.
Have Charlie Sheen and Martin Sheen played father and son before?
Yes. According to Deadline, this marks the first time in over a decade that Charlie Sheen and Martin Sheen have played father and son on screen together.
Where will 'Happy Jack' be filmed?
According to Deadline, production will take place at Warner Bros. Studios in Los Angeles.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- The Daily BeastLeft-leaningCharlie Sheen Returning to TV With Emmy-Winning Dad
- The Hollywood ReporterLeft-leaningCharlie and Martin Sheen Will Star in AMC’s First Multi-Camera Comedy
- VarietyLeft-leaningCharlie Sheen, Martin Sheen to Star in Multi-Cam Comedy ‘Happy Jack’ at AMC
- DeadlineCenterCharlie & Martin Sheen To Star As Father & Son In Comedy Series ‘Happy Jack’ For AMC
- The Washington TimesRight-leaningCharlie Sheen, Martin Sheen to play father and son in AMC comedy ‘Happy Jack’