Hollywood Gossip

Hugh Grant turned down the 2 1/2 man offer and Ashton Kutcher will be replacing Charlie Sheen. He agreed to a one year contract and this will be the show's ninth season.
He stated " he can't replace Sheen, but he is going to work his a_ _s off to entertain people."

 Ashton Kutcher replacing Charlie Sheen on 'Two and a Half Men' - USATODAY.com

Hollywood Gossip

Hugh Grant is in negotiations with CBS to replace Sheen in 2 1/2 men.
One thing that is certain they
are not going to pay Grant a million an episode
as they did Sheen.
The replacement decision will be
 made quickly.

People TV Watch. Retrieved May 11, 2011, from Two and a Half Men Replaces Charlie Sheen with Hugh Grant? : People.com