When The Affair premiered, West had already been a lead of a major show (The Wire), so he was paid more based on his resumé, despite having an equally important role on The Affair as Wilson.
(Warning: this post contains spoilers for Season 4 of The Affair.) What the hell is going on with The Affair? For four seasons, Ruth Wilson was the co-lead of the Showtime psychological drama series alongside Dominic West.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter after Alison’s shocking death in the Aug. 5 episode, The Affair showrunner Sarah Treem said, “Ruth wanted to leave the show.
Shameless is produced by Warner Bros. and Showtime, while The Affair is produced by Showtime alone.