EXCLUSIVE: Maxs upcoming medical dramaThe Pittis already making a lasting impression, months ahead of its debut.
(More on the sizes of each of these fixed fees in a bit.)
Certain shows lend themselves to it, withThe Pitta perfect example, one talent rep said.
(Clockwise from top left) ‘Elsbeth,’ ‘The Pitt,’ ‘Accused’ and ‘Poker Face’CBS/Fox/Peacock/Max
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The method expedites casting as it eliminates back-and-fourth salary negotiations.
(Doing more episodes brings the per-episode budget of a series lower with better cost amortization.)
Then came the surprising way the casting forThe Pittwas done through a fixed two-tier salary system.
I hear that role pays $150K.
On CBSElsbeth, from CBS Studios, Special Guest Stars get $100K an episode, sources said.
Its the rest that are feeling the effects of budget trimming.
There is no cap on the No.
1s but the rigidity of the other budget items makes the rest vulnerable, one talent rep said.
The studios dont want to overpay for supporting roles.
But now it is starting to hurt.
Its more about the budget than about the person, the rep said.
