When Scarlett Johansson sued Disney for an alleged breach of contract in Black Widow's earnings, some argued that the move would sow the seeds of a paradigm shift in Hollywood, with many celebrities rebelling against the big studios over their action against the COVID-19. crisis.
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In an attempt to mitigate the ravages of the pandemic, the majors embarked on making hybrid models and alternative forms of the exhibition that exceeded the intentions of the filmmakers and ended up dragging the salaries of the stars who, as in the Johansson's case, depended on box office earnings.
So far, the only star who seemed to consider following the Black Widow protagonist's path was Emma Stone, who, an hour after the dispute became known, that she also planned to sue Disney for simultaneously sending Cruella to the cinema and Disney + with Premium Access. However, it looks like Stone thought about it better as media such as Deadline echo that the actress just signed a substantial deal with the House of the Mouse to star in the sequel to Cruella, which has started to be talked about little. time after the original film turned out to be a hit when it first hybridized (settled with around $ 222 million).
The amount of Stone's earnings was not specified, but both parties were reportedly very pleased, and the move even earned a proud statement from the La La Land actress' agency. “This agreement demonstrates that there can be a level playing field that protects artists and aligns the interests of studios with talent,” said Patrick Whitesell.
“We are proud to work alongside Emma and Disney, and we appreciate the studio's willingness to recognize their contributions as a creative partner. Stone's intention to sue the studio is therefore history, and it's already official that he will once again play the villain (or anti-heroine) of 101 Dalmatians Cruella 2.
Small details have emerged about this film, apart from the fact that Craig Gillespie will once again play the role of director and Tony McNamara of screenwriter. When it premiered on May 26, Cruella met with great reviews and excellent audiences, distancing itself from the cold welcomes of other live-action productions inspired by Disney animated classics. For now, it can only be seen on Disney + with Premium Access, but starting August 27, it will be available to all subscribers.
