"The UK government's Redundancy Payments Service (RPS), funded by national insurance payments, told crew members to expect a form of remuneration. The report claims that crew members are not expecting to receive the full amount, with one noting they believe they will be paid back a third of the money owed to them."
"It's absolutely outrageous. The government is paying up for the mistakes of the producers. This is not why I pay my taxes. Pegg and the executive producers could write this off in a second and pay everyone off."
"Mission: Impossible actor Pegg was an executive producer on the film, as well as its lead star, but he was not paid for his work and didn't have any involvement with the film's finances."
The independent period drama Angels in the Asylum, starring Simon Pegg as executive producer and lead actor, ceased production after filming for half a month in February 2025 due to financial difficulties. Approximately £600,000 is owed to crew members left out of pocket. The UK government's Redundancy Payments Service, funded by national insurance contributions, will provide compensation to affected workers. Crew members anticipate receiving only a portion of owed amounts, with some expecting approximately one-third reimbursement. Production company AITA Films entered administration in April 2025. Pegg received no payment for his work and had no involvement in film finances. The RPS assisted nearly 70,000 people last year through similar insolvency situations.
Read at The Independent
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