Charlie Sheen Says He Still Hasn’t Spoken to Jon Cryer Since His Documentary Came Out (Exclusive)

In an event marking the release of the documentary *aka Charlie Sheen*, the actor took the opportunity to reflect on his enduring friendship with former co-star Jon Cryer. Hosted in Los Angeles on April 22, the event saw Sheen engaging with attendees and sharing insights from both the documentary and his memoir, *The Book of Sheen*, which coincidentally launched during the same week in September 2025.

Despite the revelations and discussions their documentary sparked, Sheen admitted that he has yet to reconnect with Cryer since the film’s release. Speaking to *PEOPLE* following the event, Sheen expressed his regret over not reaching out. “Every time this comes up, I say I’m going to [contact him] and I never do,” Sheen confessed, acknowledging that he, “doesn’t like to bother people.” However, he expressed confidence that Cryer would be open to a conversation, calling him a “lovely man and a very talented guy.”

During the panel discussion, Sheen jested about Cryer’s absence from the gathering, despite his contributions to the documentary. When asked about any surprises from Cryer’s participation in the film, Sheen quipped, “I don’t know if I was surprised” and jokingly questioned why Cryer was not in attendance. “Jon’s not here tonight, is he? No, he’s a little grudgy like a decade and a half later. I’m like, ‘Dude, what the f***? I got over it. What are we doing, Jon?’” The remark elicited laughter from the audience, highlighting both the playful and complex nature of their relationship.

Sheen took a moment to acknowledge the attendance of those who joined the event, reflecting on their willingness to engage with past memories. “It was very sweet, very cool that everybody showed up like they did,” he remarked. He expressed his gratitude towards those who participated, emphasising that they could have easily opted out. “They could have said, ‘Go f*** yourself. I’m not interested. I lived it. I don’t need to talk about it again.’ And I would have been, ‘Okay, that’s fine.’ But they didn’t, and they stepped up,” he noted.

The former star of *Two and a Half Men* also elaborated on how it felt to have his life documented in both his memoir and the accompanying documentary. He described the experience as “relieved” and praised the artistic representation of his story. “It’s documented, and I think told beautifully, visually and, hopefully, decently,” he explained. He went on to mention the differences between the two formats, acknowledging that some narratives were better suited to visual storytelling, while others thrived in written form.

Reflecting on his initial meetings with the documentary’s director, Andrew Renzi, Sheen recalled his initial hesitance to participate. “In the first meeting, I said, ‘Why are you so interested?’” Renzi’s reply highlighted the uniqueness of Sheen’s life experiences, stating, “You have a story that is unlike anyone who’s ever just in the business, but also outside of it.” This approach ultimately swayed Sheen, who revealed that he does not often contemplate his accomplishments or life journey.

Renzi further emphasised the distinctiveness of Sheen’s experiences, remarking, “There’s only one Charlie Sheen … and there just aren’t many people that would have had the life he had that would want to talk about it — or are alive to talk about it.”

Another noteworthy aspect of the event was Sheen’s candidness about his personal struggles with addiction. Now eight years sober, he stated that he could not have participated in either the documentary or the memoir if he were still grappling with substance abuse. Reflecting on his journey, he explained, “I think it always sort of had a happy ending attached to it, regardless of where the story went.”

As Charlie Sheen continues to navigate the aftermath of his tumultuous career and personal life, he remains optimistic about reconnecting with former colleagues and continuing the conversation sparked by his creative projects. The documentary and memoir represent not just a reflection on his life, but also an invitation to understanding the complexities of fame, addiction, and recovery.