‘Donnie Darko’ producer screwed out of promised royalties: suit

Source: New York Post

A producer behind “Donnie Darko,” the cult classic that helped make Jake Gyllenhaal a household name, claims he was screwed out of millions in promised royalties, according to a new lawsuit. Adam Fields, 60, the veteran producer behind hits including “The Breakfast Club” and “Vision Quest,” has sued Shamrock Capital Advisors in Los Angeles, claiming he’s been denied his share of “Donnie Darko” profits since the cult classic premiered 25 years ago. 6 A movie poster for “Donnie Darko.