Former “Two and a Half Men” star Angus T. Jones was spotted recently in his Los Angeles neighborhood, looking vastly different from his days as a child actor. Exclusive images captured by Page Six depicted a 29-year-old Jones in casual attire, comprising a loose light gray t-shirt, dark gray shorts, a backward red baseball cap, and glasses.

Jones, who played the character of Jake Harper for nearly 10 years alongside actors Charlie Sheen and Jon Cryer, sported a fully grown beard and mustache, making him almost unrecognizable. His laid-back style, similar to another sighting on April 30, in which he was spotted walking barefoot in his neighborhood in an oversized black t-shirt and shorts with a gray beanie, hinted at a shift in his lifestyle.

This sighting marked the first public appearance of Jones in a year, following his abrupt departure from the hit CBS sitcom in 2012, which shocked fans and the entertainment world alike. Jones had publicly announced his decision to leave the show in a video testimonial, stating his newfound religion as the prime reason.

In a shocking move, Jones had not only revealed his exit from the series, but also urged viewers to stop watching it, referring to it as “filth.” The video, posted by the Christian group, the Forerunner Chronicles, featured Jones critiquing the show’s content and impact on viewers’ brains.

Jones’ departure from the series was seen as a surprising step given the popularity of the show, where he played alongside Sheen, a character notorious for his hedonistic tendencies. Following his decision, Jones has mostly kept a low profile and has not made a return to the screen.

The child actor’s transformation and public withdrawal indicate a personal journey far removed from his Hollywood beginnings. As he navigates his new path, fans and observers will watch to see if he decides to return to acting in the future or continues to pursue his current lifestyle.