The Blind Side Author Weighs in on Michael Oher Claims About the Tuohy Family – E! Online

He famous that he was initially paid $250,000 from Twentieth Century Fox for the film rights to his e book, which he then cut up 50-50 with the Tuohy household—with every celebration strolling away with round $70,000. For his or her half, Sean informed the Daily Memphian that they divided their share evenly, with himself, spouse Leigh Anne, their organic children Collins and Sean “SJ” Jr, and Oher every making round $14,000.

And after a distinct manufacturing firm ended up making the movie as an alternative of Fox, Lewis informed the Submit that he, Oher and the Tuohys have been provided an fairness stake within the film—one he stated that hasn’t confirmed to be too worthwhile.

Lewis concluded, “What I really feel actually unhappy about is I watched the entire thing up shut. They showered him with sources and love. That he is suspicious of them is breathtaking. The way of thinking one needs to be in to do this—I really feel unhappy for him.”

E! Information has reached out to reps for Oher in addition to the Tuohys over Lewis’ feedback however has but to listen to again.