‘Two and a Half Men’ Co-Creator Lee Aronsohn Steps Down as Showrunner

Co-creator and co-showrunner of "Two and a Half Men" will likely stay on as an executive cosultant; Executive producers Don Reo and Jim Patterson are in talks to take his place

There's been another "Two and a Half Men" shakeup — but this one has nothing to do with volatile cast members.

Lee Aronsohn, who created the hit CBS series with Chuck Lorre, is stepping down as the series' showrunner, an individual with knowledge of the decision confirms to TheWrap.

Aronsohn, who has been with the series for nine years, is in final negotiations to remain on as an executive consultant for the show.

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No reason was given for Aronsohn's decision.

Don Reo and Jim Patterson, who began serving as executive producers for the series in 2011, in time for Ashton Kutcher's replacement of series star Charlie Sheen, are in final talks to become co-show runners with Lorre.

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