Earlier this week, we reported that House had been renewed for an eighth season on FOX. The announcement came after weeks of negotiations between Universal Media (the TV series’ studio) and the network.
Reportedly, FOX wanted a discount on the per-episode licensing fee. House has declined in the ratings and FOX execs know that the show makes a boatload of cash for the studio in syndication. A new deal was finally reached and the network will pay about $5 million per installment which is approximately the sum that FOX wanted to pay.
New contracts with some of the show’s co-stars also had to be worked out. Hugh Laurie has a three year contract but that will be up at the end of next season which means they’ll have to renegotiate with him if they want a ninth season. He’s apparently tired of spending 10 months a year away from his family and Laurie told the UK’s Radio Times, “The end of (the eighth) season, right now, looks like the end of the show… That is as far as they have got me for.”
Considering how long it took to iron out a financial deal for season eight, a ninth year doesn’t seem very probable. In addition, executive producer David Shore’s contract finishes this season. A new deal is being worked out and Deadline reports that it would see him “return and finish the series.”
What do you think? Will there be a season nine of House or will year eight be the end? Should it end?
Image courtesy FOX.
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I <3 House
Awwww no please complete the show I would love to see what happened after the took of on down the road Wilson died on him in season 9 please make the ending please.
The show definatley should not end for the loyal viewers because it’s personally the only series that makes a living out of my television. If we take Hugh Laurie’s spot though, it would be very different since he would prefer being with his family. Eventhough everything is based on financial circumstances, I would appreciate Hugh Laurie to make 100 more seasons, realistically.
They would make that stupid American idle shit but no more house well that just plain out sucks balls I want to see the end come on please 9th season that’s all im saying please.
We need house
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