“Instead of reaping the benefits of maximum visibility with the film’s release, Love degraded the proverbial “Invisible Man,” the lawsuit says, referring to Ralph Ellison’s novel on civil rights.
“Although Couples Retreat reached number one on the box opening weekend list and introduced an impressive race that grossed more than $171 million worldwide, Universal Studios placed Mr. Love at the back of the prized race through his six white teammates,” he said.
Universal apologized when the edited poster was first shown, and Love says it promised long-term “profitable and professional film roles” that never materialized.
The film’s lead actor Vince Vaughn, 50, is accused of helping the film’s bosses see to appease Love at the time, and the trial claims it was to tell Mr. Love that it is a great challenge to remove him from the poster. wouldn’t be smart for your career,” the report says.
Despite the promises, the forged poster is still used today, according to demand, which Love tweeted the explanation for why he presented 11 years after the film’s release.
Love told Variety that he is seeking redress on behalf of black actors who have been mistreated throughout the industry.
“Not only did they damage me financially, they hurt me more by sending me back because of my darkness, and they hurt all black artists by proceeding to perpetuate racism in the film industry,” Love said. “I need to make sure of so much time”. past generations don’t have to suffer the racism and money laundering I’ve been through. “
The one filed in Los Angeles Superior Court accuses Universal of fraud, breach of contract and violation of the California Fair Employment Act and civil rights law.
Universal declined to comment, Variety said.