《生活大爆炸》主演每集将获百万美元薪酬

    Three stars of U.S. hit sitcom* “The Big Bang Theory” have signed new contracts, putting to an end a brief delay in the filming of new episodes.

    Jim Parsons, who plays lead character Sheldon, Johnny Galecki (Leonard) and Kaley Cuoco (Penny) all agreed to new three-year deals with Warner Bros TV.

    Actors Simon Helberg and Kunal Nayyar are still involved in negotiations but are expected to settle shortly.

    It was reported that the stars were each seeking US$1 million per episode.

    Such a settlement would make the cast members the highest paid actors on U.S. television.

    Parsons, Galecki and Cuoco had been negotiating with the studio together, according to The Hollywood Reporter, which added that it was “likely” that a US$1 million per half-hour show deal had been sealed.

    CBS, the show’s broadcaster, has yet to comment on the terms of the new settlements.

    The principal cast is expected to resume work today, a week later than scheduled. It is unclear whether the delay will result in fewer episodes being recorded.

    Its main stars did not return to the studios for the first days of filming for the eighth series on July 30 while their contracts were still under negotiation.

    Earlier this year, the show was extended for a further three series, meaning it will now air until at least 2017.(SD-Agencies)