Buzzy new medical drama 'The Pitt' making waves with revolutionary fixed-fee cast payment model that could upend Hollywood's talent cost practices.
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The show's groundbreaking compensation structure caps talent costs, defying industry norms - a move that could set a precedent for future productions.
Despite a high-profile lawsuit from the Michael Crichton estate claiming ties to 'ER', the show's studio Warner Bros TV vehemently denies any connection, setting the stage for a legal showdown.