Chuck Lorre says Anna Faris departure vindicated his casting doubts

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Chuck Lorre wrote in his memoir that his initial reluctance to cast Anna Faris in 'Mom' proved correct when she left the show.

Chuck Lorre, creator of 'Mom', has claimed in his new memoir 'Sitcom' that he was initially unsure whether Anna Faris was appropriate for the lead role of Christy Plunkett, despite CBS wanting to cast her. In the memoir, Lorre writes that her departure from the show after seven seasons, before its eighth and final season, proved his reservations were correct.

Faris starred in the comedy from 2013 to 2020 alongside Allison Janney. The show centred on a single mother rebuilding her life after struggling with alcohol and substance abuse. Lorre reflected on his doubts about Faris by comparing them to his troubled relationship with Charlie Sheen on 'Two and a Half Men', ultimately deciding that an actor's personal life should not influence casting decisions.

Faris responded to the memoir comments on Instagram, saying she did not see them coming and that they hurt. However, she expressed gratitude for the job and the years she spent on the show, stating she was proud of what they made together. She noted the irony of starring in a show about recovery while experiencing her own: she has been sober for a year and a half and said she is now healthy and happier than she has been in a long time.

How it is being reported

• Anna Faris ‘hurt’ by showrunner Chuck Lorre comments as she opens up on sobrietyFaris starred in Lorre’s CBS sitcom Mom for seven seasons from 2013 until 2020.Evening Standard · 16 Oct, 11:48
• Anna Faris reacts to former boss Chuck Lorre’s ‘Mom’ diss in memoir: ‘It hurts’Lorre wrote in his memoir "Sitcom" that he initially didn't think Faris was "appropriate" for the show's lead role.New York Post · 16 Oct, 00:46
• Chuck Lorre felt vindicated when Anna Faris left ‘Mom’ for ‘mysterious reasons’Lorre opened up about his initial hesitation to cast Faris in the CBS comedy in his new memoir, "Sitcom."New York Post · 14 Oct, 20:32

In this story: Chuck Lorre · Anna Faris · Mom · CBS · Allison Janney · Charlie Sheen · Two and a Half Men

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