NBC has put in
development Sparks, a
drama project executive
produced by Medium
creator Glenn Gordon
Caron and Michael London
(Milk ), which has received
a script commitment plus penalty. Written by
Gwyn Lurie and Gary Marks (The Music Never
Stopped), Sparks is based on the case files and
life of renowned neurologist Dr. Oliver Sacks.
Source: deadline
Source: deadline
Interesting, but what does it mean it has a penalty? Is it like "write that on the script and the show is gone" kind of penalty?
ReplyDeleteIt means the writer is paid a penalty if the script isn't produced.
ReplyDeleteI have no idea who the guy, this show is based on, is, so I can't tell too much about what the show is about....
ReplyDeleteInteresting it has a penalty though.... it usually shows some faith in the project, but with those creative names attached I can see why.
Is the penalty just for producing the pilot or for series order too?