Sky Faces £6.5M Lawsuit Over Alleged Script Theft of Hit Series ‘Britannia’
LONDON — A British writer has initiated a £6.5 million lawsuit against the broadcaster Sky and the executive producer of the television series “Britannia,” asserting that his screenplay was the blueprint for the historical fantasy drama without his consent. The series, which depicted the Roman invasion of Britain led by a character played by David Morrissey, previously from “The Walking Dead,” concluded in 2023 after three seasons. Benjamin Crushcov, a writer and educator, filed the lawsuit in the High Court, accusing Sky and additional defendants of appropriating his concept and original script, then attempting to … Read more