Charlie Sheen opens up about father’s absence from documentary

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10 Jun 2026 • 5:05 AM MYT
The Independent
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Charlie Sheen opens up about father’s absence from documentary

  • Charlie Sheen's Netflix docuseries, aka Charlie Sheen, explores his career and life through archival footage and interviews.
  • His father, Martin Sheen, and brother, Emilio Estevez, notably did not participate in the two-part series.
  • Charlie revealed that his father declined, stating he preferred to be represented by his younger self from archival footage.
  • Director Andrew Renzi confirmed that both Martin and Estevez supported the project but wanted Charlie to have his moment and avoid reliving past events.
  • Sean Penn served as the main interview anchor for the docuseries, which Renzi described as unique and one-of-a-kind.

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