You sign up for a movie.

Then the lawsuit follows…

It happens all the time.

Rarely does it end up anywhere near a courtroom.

Yet sometimes it does.

Here are nine varied instances where someone leaving a project led to legalities ensuing…

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The verdict remains controversial, primarily because no obvious written contract was involved.

The film remains double plus ungood.

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Whats worse than your star dropping out and having to be replaced?

Your star instead being persuaded to appear in a movie they clearly didnt want to be in.

Goldberg had verbally agreed to star in the film, but tried to back out.

She earned a Worst Actress nomination at the Golden Raspberry awards for her efforts.

He was going to play the role ultimately taken on by Edmund Purdom in the 1954 movie.

Unfortunately, Brando made it through just one rehearsal.

Fox didnt take this well, and in turn sued Brando for reneging on his deal.

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The little heard of 1968 productionBluesaw Terence Stamp take the title role.

But originally it was a part that Robert Redford has signed up to play.

Redford was sued for breaching his contract.

But the original plan was different, and Woody Harrelson was set to take on the other lead role.

In fact, he was due to take top billing too.

Aidan Quinn would ultimately replace Harrelson onBenny And Joon, which remains worth seeking out.

Yet after being cast, he quit the role, and MGM duly sued him for $5 million.

Yet Lanza never had to pay up.

Instead, a settlement was reached whereby Lanza would provide a voice for the character of Prince Karl.

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A more recent case this.

What was the problem?

That number was made up of alleged lost profits, equity investments and special damages.

Evan Rachel Wood denied the allegations in the lawsuit.

The film remains unfinished, and its unclear just what happened with the lawsuit.

Nothings been heard of it for over a year though.

Travolta had already replaced Anthony Hopkins in the movie, signing up to appear in 1996.

Travoltas attorney was quoted as saying that the lawsuits were settled to everyones satisfaction.

No details were forthcoming.

Tom Six did not take this lying down.

Six Entertainment Company will start legal action against Dieter Laser.

Tom Six says not to worry principal photography will be postponed and will take place later this year.

The movie went straight to DVD earlier this year.