Why actress Eva Green got $1m for a film that was never made
French actress Eva Green has won a High Court case in the UK over her $1m (拢810,000) fee for a sci-fi film that never got made.
She sued White Lantern Film, saying she was owed the sum after the film collapsed amid a bitter dispute with producers.
The judge ruled that the 42-year-old actress was entitled to her fee, and dismissed White Lantern's counterclaim.
But despite winning the case, she did not come out of the ordeal looking great. A trial in January revealed text messages in which Ms Green had called one producer a "moron" and another "evil".
KJ Yossman is international correspondent for Variety magazine. She breaks down the most important details from the case.
(Photo: Actress Eva Green attends the "Based On A True Story" photocall during the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival. Credit: Getty Images)
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