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Paramount Faces New Lawsuit Over 'Top Gun: Maverick' Screenplay Authorship

Shaun Gray, cousin of credited writer Eric Singer, claims he co-wrote key action scenes without recognition or compensation.

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Overview

  • Shaun Gray filed a lawsuit against Paramount, alleging he co-wrote pivotal action sequences in 'Top Gun: Maverick' without receiving credit or payment.
  • Gray claims he worked closely with Eric Singer and director Joseph Kosinski during multi-day story meetings to develop the screenplay.
  • The lawsuit asserts Gray maintained detailed, time-stamped files and emails documenting his contributions to the film's script.
  • Paramount has dismissed the claims as 'completely without merit' and expressed confidence that the court will reject the lawsuit.
  • Gray is seeking joint copyright ownership of the film and an injunction to prevent Paramount from using his alleged work without acknowledgment.