There’s some drama behind the scenes of Being Mary Jane. According to The Hollywood Reporter, star Gabrielle Union has filed a lawsuit against the show’s network, BET.
Just this week, it was announced that Michael Ealy was joining season four of the drama, which follows the life and career of an Atlanta-based TV news anchor. The cast also includes Lisa Vidal, Margaret Avery, and Richard Brooks.
According to the lawsuit, Union claims the network “is trying to tape two 10-episode seasons back-to-back to ‘cram all of the episodes into a single season in order to fraudulently extend the term of Ms. Union’s contract.'”
Filming two seasons as one could result in less money for Union since her contract stipulates a salary increase for season five. The lawsuit seeks $1 million in damages and a contractural amendment requiring a maximum of 13 episodes per season.
From BET:
While we hold Gabrielle Union in the highest esteem, we feel strongly that we are contractually well within our rights and are committed to reaching a swift and positive resolution in this matter.”
What do you think? Do you watch Being Mary Jane? Do you agree with Union’s lawsuit?
Yes I agree completely. Gabriel Union is a talented actress. The cast is amazing, but lets be honest. Union MAKES this show. That being said… I do believe if she were man this would not be an issue…and I say this as a man. equal Pay for Equal work. Also… you want quality, you pay for it.
Yes beause that’s gameing trying to make you work harder longer an trying to get over without the agreement an payment for your service I love this show so please bet settle this soon your fans of the show miss see Ms union on this TV show
I think if that’s what she needs too do then do it !I for one loved her show and want all the seasons I can watch, and I’ve been wondering for months why the show just stop airing !