Lisa Kudrow states the ‘Friends’ cast continues to receive $20M annually in residuals.
Lisa Kudrow Talks “Friends” Earnings and Legacy Lisa Kudrow’s iconic role as Phoebe Buffay on “Friends” continues to generate significant income, even over 30 years since the show’s debut in 1994. In a recent interview, she shared that the cast still earns around $20 million annually in residuals. Kudrow humorously attributed this to Phoebe’s charm, […]
WGA Agreement: $321 Million for Health Fund, Improved Residuals, AI Discussions
Writers Guild Agreement with Studios Alters Health Plan The Writers Guild of America (WGA) announced a new agreement with major studios on Wednesday, which will see TV and film writers facing increased medical expenses. In exchange, studios are set to contribute a record-setting $321 million to sustain the health fund for screenwriters. This change to […]
Yankees great, Paul O’Neill, still receives residuals for appearance on ‘Seinfeld’
Paul O’Neal’s brief “Seinfeld” cameo still pays off, literally. The former New York Yankees star appeared in the Season 7 episode “The Wink” as one of several Yankees to appear on the popular 1990s series. For those who don’t know, O’Neal’s episode involves Kramer, played by Michael Richards, promising a young boy in the hospital […]
Former Yankees star says he still gets residuals from ‘Seinfeld’ appearance: ‘That’s a glass of wine’
Paul O’Neal’s brief “Seinfeld” cameo is still paying off, literally. The former New York Yankees star appeared in the Season 7 episode “The Wink” as one of several Yankees to appear on the popular 1990s series. For those who don’t know, O’Neal’s episode involves Kramer, played by Michael Richards, promising a young boy in the […]
‘Blair Witch Project’ cast demands retroactive residuals
The original cast of “The Blair Witch Project” has released an open letter asking for unpaid and ongoing balance payments for the original film, as well as consultation regarding future projects. Heather Donahue, Joshua Leonard and Michael Williams, who starred in the cult classic, have released an open letter to Lionsgate Films asking for a […]