Lost Stars Negotiate Pay Raise

Actors MATTHEW FOX and EVANGELINE LILLY have reportedly launched a bid to increase their pay by up to $70,000 (35,000) per episode for their work on hit U.S. TV show LOST.

The series’ stars are alleged to be in negotiations with ABC Studios to increase their rate to a reported $150,000 (75,000) per show. And the pair’s bidding war has reportedly prompted other actors in the series to seek out a raise.

Cast members have reportedly banked an estimated $80,000 (40,000) to $90,000 (45,000) for each show prior to the negotiations.

(JMA/HR/LR)