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Fear the Walking Dead Co-Creator Sues AMC for Profits

11/20/2025

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Dave Erickson, co-creator of Fear the Walking Dead, sued AMC Networks, alleging denial of his profits.
He alleges AMC Networks used Hollywood accounting to avoid payments, despite others receiving up to $67 million.
The suit says AMC Networks claims the show is $185 million in deficit, blocking Erickson's profits.
AMC Networks denies the allegations, calling the lawsuit a "money grab," and noting similar suits by other producers.

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Dave Erickson, co-creator of Fear the Walking Dead, sued AMC Networks, alleging denial of his profits.
He alleges AMC Networks used Hollywood accounting to avoid payments, despite others receiving up to $67 million.
The suit says AMC Networks claims the show is $185 million in deficit, blocking Erickson's profits.
AMC Networks denies the allegations, calling the lawsuit a "money grab," and noting similar suits by other producers.