Charlie Sheen to return in new sitcom "Anger Management"

Charlie Sheen, who was fired from "Two and a Half Men" in March, aims to launch another hit sitcom - this time, on his own terms.

The tempestuous star is planning to return to series television in the aptly titled "Anger Management," based on the 2003 film of the same name.

With no network currently in place, the new series will be produced by Lionsgate Television and shopped to prospective broadcast and cable networks.

The 45-year-old Sheen will have a "significant ownership stake" in the series, Lionsgate said.

Not only that, but, as Sheen noted in the statement, he will have "a certain amount of creative control."

"I chose `Anger Management' because, while it might be a big stretch for me to play a guy with serious anger management issues, I think it is a great concept," he said.

Sheen's new project will reunite him with Joe Roth, with whom Sheen has worked in five features, including "Major League," "Young Guns" and "Three Musketeers."

No co-stars or production start date have been announced by Lionsgate for "Anger Management."

In the film, which starred Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson, a mild-mannered man is ordered to attend group anger-management sessions led by a therapist who needs anger therapy himself.

The role Sheen will play was not specified by Lionsgate.

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