Fans of the hit sitcom, The Big Bang Theory, can finally relax. Reports regarding the dispute between cast members and the studio have revealed positive feedback.
Numerous reports divulged that Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, and Johnny Galecki have demanded to increase their pay from $325,000 to approximately $1 million per episode. It seems that the deal is sealed, according to latest reports.
Production of the eighth season of the successful show is officially set to start on Wednesday. This means that the September 22 airing date of the sitcom will definitely push through.
Deadline previously reported that negotiations for the contracts of Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, Simon Helberg and Kunal Nayyar were still continuing.
"For now there is no danger of Big Bang not being able to make its hourlong premiere on September 22. There is talk that the delay might lead to a minimal order reduction from 24 to 23 episodes," the website disclosed.
Optimistic views regarding the outcome of the negotiations were also expressed by Creator Chuck Lorre.
"There are people at WBTV and people representing the actors who have done this before. This will work itself out. I think it's great; I want them all to be crazy wealthy because nobody deserves it more than this cast," he shared in an interview.
On the other hand, Simon Helberg and Kunal Nayyar have also requested to increase their salary, expressing their desire to reach an amount close to the salary received by their co-stars.
The Big Bang Theory is recognized as the most popular and highest rated comedy in television today.
