Actor John Krasinski is facing a bit of a backlash after he recently sold off his DIY 'feel good' show Some Good News to ViacomCBS.
Krasinski started the show back in March as a way to share some good news stories during the coronavirus pandemic.
Over the following weeks Krasinski managed to reunite the castof The Office to recreate Jim and Pam's wedding dance, surprise a young theatre fan with an impromptu all-star performance from the cast of Hamilton and even roped in Robert De Niro to give a quick weather report.
He put out the final episode earlier this week and it's fair to say the whole thing has been a massive success with each episode getting millions of views.
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However, now the show has been snapped up and officially licensed by ViacomCBS for an undisclosed amount following a 'massive bidding war', according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Following the announcement, Krasinski said in a statement: "Could not be more excited and proud to be partnering with CBS/Viacom to be able to bring Some Good News to so many more people!"
"From the first episode, our goal was to create a news show dedicated entirely to good news. Never did I expect to be joining the ranks of such a historic news organisation as CBS."
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For now, there's very few details about the show, but according to THR Krasinski will no longer be host and while he's very excited about the whole thing some fans are less than impressed with the sale and he has even been labelled a 'sell out' by some.
Sharing the link to THR article one Twitter user wrote: "Remember when he created this free feel good YouTube show to "make people feel good" and now he is... selling it for $$$? Really cool, 100% Honorable."
Responding directly to Krasinski on Twitter, another person wrote: "This makes me feel like you're a sellout. was this a money move? I really don't understand. Your show could have just inspired them to share good news, not take what you started. It was easier to access SGN, not this network."
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While a third person suggested Krasinski should 'donate the money' to covid-19 research.
Krasinski is yet to comment on the backlash.
Featured Image Credit: Some Good NewsTopics: TV and Film, Coronavirus, US Entertainment
