Martin Scorsese has settled a lawsuit with a screenwriter who claimed he pocketed $500,000 for a WWII movie project he never pursued.
The screenwriter and producer hired Scorsese in 2022 to attract top talent for their project but alleged he did nothing to advance it.
They attempted to communicate with Scorsese but were met with excuses, prompting them to seek a refund.
Scorsese’s attorneys argued that the writer lacked experience and unrealistic expectations about the industry’s challenges.
The director’s legal team noted that it can take years to develop a film, citing the 12-year process for “The Irishman.”
Scorsese’s lawyers claimed the plaintiffs misunderstood the industry’s workings, leading to the legal dispute over the $500,000.
The aspiring filmmakers filed the lawsuit in 2023, stating their project faced delays and setbacks due to their dealings with Scorsese.
After a year of legal battles, the case was settled recently, bringing an end to the dispute between the parties involved.
