Do stars of original series get royalties for reboots or remakes?
While this may be a bit subjective, the recent remake of Roots, produced by the original star, Levar Burton, got me to think.
Is it common, or even heard of, for an actor or star to get royalties for their character once it has been rebooted? Does an actor get some sort of claim on a role past their original performance? If so, what's the first instance of this?
Best Answer
No, actors do not get royalties from reboots. The characters are the property of the writer(s), and only they are capable of getting royalties from reboots.
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Not sure who flagged this, but they're more than welcome to read this overly complex legalese on the subject.
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