Tommy Lee Jones Sues Paramount

Actor Tommy Lee Jones is suing Paramount, claiming that the studio owes him upwards of $10 million in box office and back-end compensation for his role in No Country for Old Men.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the actor filed suit in Bexar County, Texas, targeting Paramount and N.M. Classics.

Jones's lawsuit claims that his contract entitled him to a reduced upfront fee, in addition to further compensation contingent on the film's success. The Oscar-winning best picture has grossed $160 million internationally and was the recipient of two Golden Globes.

According to Jones, he has yet to be paid in full, claiming that his contract is erroneous in parts regarding home video and the box office.

"We're confident we have fulfilled our obligations to Mr. Jones," stated the studio, which was unable to comment further on the pending litigation. Paramount is adamant that arbitration is required, contractually, in this situation, however, Jones rejects this assertion.

"At least one other person, Scott Rudin, is not subject to the same arbitration provisions that were demanded of plaintiff, and, indeed Rudin is not required to have disputes relating to the picture addressed in arbitration at all," the suit reads.