Big Bang Theory Cast Looking For Salary Increase
The Big Bang Theory, T.V.’s top rated and most watched sitcom is supposed to go into production for the eighth season at the end of July, but there is a problem. The stars of the show are seeking a pay raise and have not been signed to new contract yet.
Jim Parsons (Sheldon), Johnny Galecki (Leonard), Kaley Cuoco ( Penny), Simon Helberg (Howard) and Kunal Nayyar (Raj) are looking for a huge pay raise, believed to be holding out for a $1 million per episode. Its Parsons, Galecki and Cuoco seeking the big money. They currently receive $325,00 an episode and are negotiating for a million. Helberg and Nayyar are also looking for a salary increase but not as much.
The cast is not expected to walk out walk during negotiations, but are negotiating together.