The hit show "The Walking Dead" faces a lawsuit between the two concerned parties, cable network AMC and the Hollywood agency CAA. The lawsuit continues up to today even as the show rolls on, entering another season in a few months.
According to A1, Frank Darabont, along with CAA, are the official parties that developed the show and are now issuing a lawsuit against AMC over three years ago, under the accusation that the network resorted to what is known as "self-dealing". In definition, the accounting practice will eventually cut out the profits of both CAA and Darabont within the show.
As per My Informs, AMC has labelled the suit "baseless" if asked from their end. However, the company failed to dismiss the case this year and the matter still rolls on between the two related parties. Naturally, those that have kept their eyes on the conflict see how the connection or relationship between the cable network and the agency has apparently been stained even as the show moves to the development of another season.
It was noted by Page Six that those close to AMC are already skeptical with continuously working with people who are suing them. Moreover, it was one source that spilled what happens to the channel, saying, "If there's a 'tie' between shows under consideration, they'll definitely pick the deal with WME or UTA."
In the past, some recalled that CAA had the vast majority of AMC shows as a key packager for the network, the source added. However, the numbers were reported to slowly sinking towards unpleasant sights so far.
Representing CAA and Darabont, Attorney Jerry D. Bernstein turned down opportunities to comment, but said that the discovery phase of the litigation is considered complete. In the same manner, AMC's lawyer never spoke of any final verdicts regarding the matter thus far. The Walking Dead is still in production despite the supposed troubles that the company faces behind the camera.
