Dave Franco, Alison Brie Sued for Copyright Infringement Over Sundance Hit ‘Together’
“Together” producer-stars Dave Franco and Alison Brie were sued Tuesday for copyright infringement after production, financing and distribution company StudioFest accused the creatives and real-life couple of stealing the plot for their Sundance body horror film from 2023 indie “Better Half.”
Co-defendants on the lawsuit are “Together” writer-director Michael Shanks; William Morris Endeavor (WME), which represents Franco, Brie and Shanks; and Neon, the film distributor that acquired the horror feature out of Sundance for $17 million in January.
“My client’s original work was stolen. The similarities between the two works are staggering and defy any innocent explanation,” StudioFest attorney Dan Miller of Miller Barondess told TheWrap in a statement. “We intend to hold the defendants accountable and look forward to trial.”
A spokesperson for WME told TheWrap Tuesday, “This lawsuit is frivolous and without merit. The facts in this case are clear and we plan to vigorously defend ourselves.”
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Co-defendants on the lawsuit are “Together” writer-director Michael Shanks; William Morris Endeavor (WME), which represents Franco, Brie and Shanks; and Neon, the film distributor that acquired the horror feature out of Sundance for $17 million in January.
“My client’s original work was stolen. The similarities between the two works are staggering and defy any innocent explanation,” StudioFest attorney Dan Miller of Miller Barondess told TheWrap in a statement. “We intend to hold the defendants accountable and look forward to trial.”
A spokesperson for WME told TheWrap Tuesday, “This lawsuit is frivolous and without merit. The facts in this case are clear and we plan to vigorously defend ourselves.”
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- 5/13/2025
- by Benjamin Lindsay
- The Wrap
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