The contemporary family comedy will see Charlie Sheen play Jack, a bit of a lifelong ne'er-do-well. He's got two great daughters (though his Dad, played by Martin Sheen, deserves more credit for how they turned out). Kate runs Jack's company and keeps him on the rails while Sam is a wild child who is more like her dad. When Sam comes home to introduce everyone to her new boyfriend, Jack's shocked to learn Paul, a former investment banker turned van life guru, is the same age as he is. Shocked at first (hypocrisy be damned), Jack soon realizes he's got a choice to make. Will he keep looking out for number one, or embrace this last chance to be a real part of his daughters' lives?
Jim Patterson and Matt Ross created the comedy. They will executive produce with Charlie Sheen, Todd Christopher, Eric Tannenbaum, Kim Tannenbaum and Jason Wang. AMC Studios, 20th Television and The Tannenbaum Company will produce.
"What a thrill to welcome Charlie Sheen and Martin Sheen to AMC and AMC+, playing a father and son in this original family comedy, Happy Jack," said Dan McDermott, Chief Content Officer of AMC Global Media and President of AMC Studios. "I worked with Charlie years ago on Spin City and he is a singular talent who has owned the screen in some of the most unforgettable films and television series ever made. We love this show from a great creative team, led by Jim Patterson and Matt Ross, and the Tannenbaums. This is definitely something new for AMC, and we can't wait to bring it to viewers next year."
"I've always heard the moments that truly matter happen when they're supposed to," added Charlie Sheen. "The good folks at AMC have played a huge hand in deciding that moment is now. It's no secret that it's been a minute, and I'm thrilled to be going back on television in such a meaningful way in an equally wonderful show. The crew has reassembled - suffice it to say, it's time to give the people what they want."
