Charlie Sheen and Martin Sheen to Star in AMC’s First Multi-Camera Comedy
The show, called 'Happy Jack,' is set to begin filming in early 2027.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter · September 29, 2026 at 7:32 PM · AI-assisted report
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KUALA LUMPUR, 30 SEPTEMBER 2026 —
AMC Greenlights Happy Jack, a Multi-Camera Comedy Starring Charlie and Martin Sheen, Set for 2027 Premiere
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AMC Global Media has given the green light to Happy Jack, a multi-camera comedy series starring Charlie and Martin Sheen as father and son, with filming set to begin in early 2027 and a premiere scheduled for 2027 on AMC and AMC+.
The project marks AMC’s first foray into the multi-camera comedy format, a genre the network has rarely explored beyond its 2023 dramedy Lucky Hank starring Bob Odenkirk. The show, developed by AMC Studios, centers on Jack (Charlie Sheen), a self-described "lifelong ne’er-do-well," whose adult daughters—one a responsible business partner and the other a rebellious "wild child"—navigate their complicated family dynamics, including the arrival of the younger daughter’s much older boyfriend.
Martin Sheen will play Jack’s father, who played a key role in raising the daughters.
Production will take place on the Warner Bros. lot, with Jim Patterson and Matt Ross serving as writers and co-showrunners. The duo previously collaborated on Two and a Half Men (where Ross joined after Charlie Sheen’s 2011 departure) and Netflix’s The Ranch. Executive producers include Charlie Sheen, Todd Christopher, The Tannenbaum Company’s Eric and Kim Tannenbaum (who also produced Two and a Half Men), and 20th Television’s Jason Wang.
Charlie Sheen expressed excitement in a statement, calling the project a "meaningful" return to television after an extended hiatus. "The good folks at AMC have played a huge hand in deciding that moment is now," he said.
"It’s been a minute, and I’m thrilled to be going back on television in such a wonderful show." Dan McDermott, chief content officer of AMC Global Media and president of AMC Studios, praised the Sheens’ talent and the creative team, noting that the project represents a bold new direction for the network.
This will be the first time the Sheens have starred together in a television series, though they have previously appeared in films like Wall Street and Cadence (which Martin Sheen also directed) and the FX/syndicated comedy Anger Management. Martin Sheen also made guest appearances on Two and a Half Men and Spin City, where Charlie was a lead.
The announcement comes as AMC continues to diversify its content slate, with Happy Jack positioning itself as a high-profile addition ahead of its 2027 rollout. The project’s development reflects broader industry trends, with legacy networks increasingly experimenting with comedy formats beyond single-camera productions.