ABC’s ‘Lucky 13’ Turns To “Nightmare”: Shaquille O’Neal, Gina Rodriguez & Contractors Owed At Least $500,000 After Game Show’s Cancelation
deadline.comEXCLUSIVE: Lucky 13 has proved unfortunate for those involved in making the ABC game show. Several sources said hosts Shaquille O’Neal and Gina Rodriguez — as well as equipment and services firms, and individuals who worked on the series — are cumulatively owed at least $500,000.
Deadline revealed last week that Lucky 13 would not be renewed for a second season after its unusual financing model turned sour.
UK producer Studio 1 pre-funded Lucky 13 in return for a share of ABC’s advertising and product placement sales, but revenue fell well short of projections.
Studio 1 is now being chased for the unpaid cash. An ABC source said the Disney-owned network is working to ensure O’Neal and Rodriguez, who doubled as executive producers, receive payment.
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