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Amber Heard Faces $10 Million Lawsuit Over Alleged Breach of Contract

Amber Heard, known for her role in the film London Fields, is currently embroiled in a legal battle with the movie’s producers.

The 30-year-old actress, who portrayed a promiscuous psychic in the crime/thriller drama, is being sued for a hefty sum of $10 million.

The lawsuit alleges that Heard failed to meet her “performance and promotional obligations” as stipulated in her contract.

The controversy surrounding London Fields first emerged over a year ago at the Toronto Film Festival when many of the film’s stars were conspicuously absent from the event.

Director Mathew Cullen later filed a lawsuit against producer Christopher Hanley’s Nicola Six Limited company, accusing them of fraud and unauthorized interference with the final edit of the movie.

In response, Hanley countered Cullen’s claims, alleging that the director had not adhered to budget and scheduling constraints during the production of the film, which is based on the novel by British writer Martin Amis.

The recent lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, implicates Heard in the ongoing dispute.

It accuses the actress of failing to fulfill her contractual obligations both on set and during the film’s promotional activities.

Furthermore, it alleges that Heard conspired with Cullen to undermine the producer’s rights and agreements.

According to the legal documents, Heard’s refusal to participate in certain scenes, including n^de sequences specified in the script, led to significant delays and modifications to accommodate her objections.

Additionally, she reportedly declined to partake in dialogue replacement sessions, causing further disruptions to the production timeline.

In a contentious move, Heard, along with her co-stars Johnny Depp and Billy Bob Thornton, allegedly shared confidential communications with author Martin Amis without authorization, contravening the terms of their contractual agreements.

As a consequence of the alleged misconduct by Heard and others involved, the future of London Fields remains uncertain, with the film’s release and reputation compromised by the ongoing legal battles and controversies.

The producers are seeking damages amounting to at least $10 million to address the financial losses and reputational harm incurred as a result of the tumultuous production process.