Ashton Kutcher Takes a Bow at First 'Men' Taping (Pic)

Ashton Kutcherwrapped taping of his first episode as the new star of Two and a Half Men on Friday. He took a bow with fellow cast members Marin Hinkle, Jon Cryer, Holland Taylor, Conchata Ferrell, and a slimmed down Angus T. Jonesat the end of the night dressed in character in a t-shirt, pants and red flip-flops. PHOTOS: Ashton Kutcher's Career Through the Years It was revealed earlier this week that Kutcher's character is a broken-hearted Internet billionaire named Walden Schmidt. CBS Entertainment president Nina Tassler said during the network's Television Critics Association press tour presentation that the role "is a unique character" for "the talented, funny and gifted actor." Taking a bit of a potshot at Charlie Sheen, who was fired from the series in March, Tassler said, "We have an extraordinary actor in Ashton Kutcher. You have someone who is committed to doing their job and is incredibly professional." PHOTOS: Charlie Sheen's Colorful Career The new season of Two and a Half Men reportedly begins with the funeral of Sheen's playboy character Charlie Harper. The episode will air on Sept. 19. Ashton Kutcher Charlie Sheen Two and a Half Men