Now Shearer’s co-stars Christopher Guest and Michael McKean have joined the suit, increasing the damages requested to $400 million, and Shearer has now penned an op-ed to explain that what happened to them, has been happening to others as well, and hopefully this lawsuit will fix it for everybody.
Several months ago, it was announced that Harry Shearer was suing Vivendi, the company that owns This is Spinal Tap.
Now, the actor has explained just why it was so important that this suit happen, not just for him, but for all creators.
Originally, Shearer filed suit for non-payment of royalties regarding merchandise as well the film’s soundtrack.