Matthew Fox gets a raise on 'Lost'

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Rest of the series' core cast also renegotiating deals
By Nellie Andreeva

Aug 15, 2008, 12:00 AM ET

Jack Shephard is getting a raise.

"Lost" star Matthew Fox has quietly inked a new deal with ABC Studios to continue on the hit ABC drama with a salary bump.

Under the pact, reached earlier this summer, Fox is expected to be earning about $225,000 per episode, up from the roughly $150,000 he most recently made.

The raise puts Fox on par with the stars of "Desperate Housewives," the other ABC/ABC Studios breakout hit of fall 2005. The leading ladies of Wisteria Lane also are said to be making $225,000 an episode.

The rest of "Lost's" core cast are in the process of renegotiating their deals.

Despite the ensemble nature of "Lost," which starts production on its fifth season Monday, Fox has been considered the lead on the Emmy-winning series.

When the cast received their first significant raises in January 2006, all actors were brought up to about $80,000 an episode, with Fox getting an extra bonus of at least $250,000.

Reps for ABC Studios and Fox's reps at ICM and Management 360 declined comment. 

This is disgusting. Not that I have anything against Matthew Fox. He is a decent actor. Not a great one, descent. Let's give credit where it's due, Michael Emerson has wowed the audiences the 3 season he has been on. He has been nominated for an Emmy for his portrayal of Ben on LOST twice and the buzz is that he may very well be the winner this year. Moreover, Mr. Emerson is already an Emmy winner for his portrayal of William Hinks on The Practice. Also, actor Terry O'Quinn, not only makes the Locke character interesting, he was nominated and won an Emmy for it. Mr. Fox, what awards have you won?

    

Source: HollywoodReporter.com

  

Comments

[meegat.livejournal.com]

I think that's a problem when you have a show like Lost that works via flash forwards etc. If you're in a flash forward... you know you're going to be around for a while...and can therefore negotiate/hold to ransom from a position of strength.

It sucks.

Pity actors don't get paid based on talent, isn't it? LOL Michael Emerson would be damn near gold plated...

[katje0711.livejournal.com]

If that's the case then Jorge, Naveen and Yunjin should all get raises, too. I didn't mention Evi, because she's already trying to get the raise.