Why Did Anna Faris Leave *Mom*? Chuck Lorre’s New Memoir Hints at the Real Story Behind His Casting Doubts
2026/10/13
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In his new memoir *Sitcom*, Chuck Lorre looks back with unusual honesty on one of the more uncertain choices in his long television career: casting Anna Faris on *Mom*. Lorre admits he was never completely sure the decision was the right one, and that uncertainty lingered behind the scenes even as the show went on to become a familiar part of CBS’s lineup.
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