A little-known producer sued Netflix for $105 million after a drive containing a self-funded $45-million Nicolas Cage movie went missing from the streamer’s offices. The producer, David Reddick, invested his own money into the film, titled *The Last Thing He Wanted*, based on the novel by Joan Didion. Reddick claims Netflix lost the only copy of the film after he delivered it for distribution.
The lawsuit alleges negligence and breach of contract, seeking damages far exceeding the film’s production budget. Reddick says he trusted Netflix with the master copy, only to learn it had vanished. The case highlights the risks independent producers face when handing over valuable assets to major platforms.
No details have been released about how or when the drive disappeared. Netflix has not publicly commented on the litigation.
Source: Wall Street Journal US Business · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing