The lawsuit from Bohemian Rhapsody screenwriter Anthony McCarten has been settled five years after the release of the $910 million Queen biopic.
This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available. Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The Bohemian Rhapsody profits lawsuit has officially been settled. The GK Films 2018 biopic centered around Freddy Mercury and the rock band Queen from its formation onward. The movie earned over $910 million on a budget of approximately $50 to $55 million.
McCarten believes that he was entitled to five percent of net proceeds, according to his contract. After the release, however, McCarten alleges that he was never paid by GK Films, as 20th Century Studios is said to have accounted for a $50 million loss on the $910 million movie. McCarten took the issue to court, where The Hollywood Reporter indicates that the lawsuit has been settled. The settlement terms are currently undisclosed.
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