Robert Sean Leonard, Omar Epps Set To Return To 'House' Next Season - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 05-10-2011, 08:48 AM

I hear that House co-stars Robert Sean Leonard and Omar Epps have closed deals to return for the series' upcoming eighth (and likely final) season, which is inches away from reality as renewal agreement between Fox and House producer Universal Media Studios is being finalized tonight. Leonard, Epps and Lisa Edelstein are the three original cast members whose current deals expire at the end of this season. Edelstein's deal is still not done, with the process delayed by the fact that she has been overseas. However, she is expected to close. Star Hugh Laurie has one more year on his 3-year contract, and newer cast members, such as Olivia Wilde, also have more time on their deals.

Faced with a 15-20% license fee reduction sought by Fox in light of House's declining ratings, UMS has been looking for ways to cut above-the-line costs, including asking Leonard, Edelstein and Epps, who most recently have been making $175,000 an episode, to take both an episode and salary cut for next season. I hear the across-the-board guarantee for next season has been set at 18 episodes. I also hear that Leonard will be returning at his old salary, while Epps and Edelstein's paychecks would go down some.

http://www.deadline.com/hollywood/

JamesG · 05-10-2011, 01:55 PM

"House" Renewed for Season 8
by Jean Bentley
posted May 10th 2011

After some late-hour negotiations, Fox has finally struck a deal with the cast of "House" to return for an eighth season.

The network announced today that the medical drama will be back in the fall with all of its main cast in tact.

"Over the past seven seasons, 'House' has redefined the medical drama and has given us one of television's most compelling and iconic characters," said Fox President of Entertainment Kevin Reilly in a press release.

"From the producers to the incredible writers to the unbelievably talented cast and crew, the 'House' team is fearless in its creativity and I can't wait to see what they have in store next year."

http://www.tvsquad.com/2011/05/10/ho...ewed-season-8/

05-10-2011, 08:48 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Robert Sean Leonard, Omar Epps Set To Return To 'House' Next Season I hear that House co-stars Robert Sean Leonard and Omar Epps have closed deals to return for the series' upcoming eighth (and likely final) season, which is inches away from reality as renewal agreement between Fox and House producer Universal Media Studios is being finalized tonight. Leonard, Epps and Lisa Edelstein are the three original cast members whose current deals expire at the end of this season. Edelstein's deal is still not done, with the process delayed by the fact that she has been overseas. However, she is expected to close. Star Hugh Laurie has one more year on his 3-year contract, and newer cast members, such as Olivia Wilde, also have more time on their deals. Faced with a 15-20% license fee reduction sought by Fox in light of House's declining ratings, UMS has been looking for ways to cut above-the-line costs, including asking Leonard, Edelstein and Epps, who most recently have been making $175,000 an episode, to take both an episode and salary cut for next season. I hear the across-the-board guarantee for next season has been set at 18 episodes. I also hear that Leonard will be returning at his old salary, while Epps and Edelstein's paychecks would go down some. http://www.deadline.com/hollywood/
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05-10-2011, 01:55 PM	#2
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,127	*"House" Renewed for Season 8* by Jean Bentley posted May 10th 2011 After some late-hour negotiations, Fox has finally struck a deal with the cast of "House" to return for an eighth season. The network announced today that the medical drama will be back in the fall with all of its main cast in tact. "Over the past seven seasons, 'House' has redefined the medical drama and has given us one of television's most compelling and iconic characters," said Fox President of Entertainment Kevin Reilly in a press release. "From the producers to the incredible writers to the unbelievably talented cast and crew, the 'House' team is fearless in its creativity and I can't wait to see what they have in store next year." http://www.tvsquad.com/2011/05/10/ho...ewed-season-8/