‘Obsession’ Producer Claims She Was Shut Out of Profits in Contract Lawsuit

Key Points:

• Leonora Ann Darby, an executive producer on the horror film "Obsession," has sued fellow producers James Harris and Mark Lane, alleging she was denied her agreed-upon share of the movie’s profits despite her key role in its success.
• The lawsuit claims Harris and Lane broke a 2024 agreement to treat Darby as an equal producer and exclude her from net profit participation, even though she played a lead producer role and significantly contributed to the film’s post-production and success.
• Darby reportedly intervened during a troubled editing phase, advocating for the director Curry Barker to regain control, recommending reshoots, and overseeing critical post-production tasks that helped "Obsession" sell for $16.2 million at the Toronto Film Festival.
• The suit accuses Harris and Lane of breaching their agreement, withholding public recognition, and excluding Darby from the film’s Los Angeles premiere, while also disputing that the $300,000 payment she received was a full settlement of her claims.
• Darby is seeking financial compensation including her one-third share of net profits, a full accounting, unpaid wages, and damages for retaliation, with her attorney affirming confidence in the strength of her case.