Steve Coogan and firms sued over Richard III film

Actor Steve Coogan and production companies involved in the making of the film “Richard III” are facing a lawsuit over alleged copyright infringement. The lawsuit, filed in a Los Angeles court, claims that the film used substantial portions of a screenplay without permission.

The plaintiff, a screenwriter who claims to have written the original screenplay, is seeking damages for the unauthorized use of their work. The lawsuit also seeks an injunction to stop further distribution of the film.

Representatives for Coogan and the production companies have not yet responded to the lawsuit. It remains to be seen how the legal battle will unfold and what impact it will have on the future of the film.