'The Walking Dead' Producers' Lawsuit Against AMC to Proceed

A federal judge has allowed the ongoing lawsuit over profit sharing to move forward, rejecting AMC's dismissal motion.

A federal judge denied AMC's motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by 'The Walking Dead' creators and executive producers, allowing the case to proceed.
The lawsuit, involving Robert Kirkman and four other producers, alleges AMC withheld profit shares from the original show and its first spinoff, 'Fear the Walking Dead'.
The plaintiffs argue they are entitled to the same favorable profit participation terms granted to ex-showrunner Frank Darabont, who settled with AMC for $200 million in 2021.
The case, which began in 2017, is part of ongoing litigation between AMC and 'The Walking Dead' creators over profit sharing.
AMC has been accused of engaging in a 'money grab' by the plaintiffs, while the network asserts the claims are an attempt to extract unowed money.