Disney Payday Revealed: Curtis Stone’s Son Hudson Lands Role in 'Camp Rock 3' and Tour
Hudson Stone, the 14-year-old son of Michelin-starred celebrity chef Curtis Stone and actress Lindsay Price, is securing a lucrative foothold in the entertainment industry. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the teenager has signed a highly profitable minor's contract with Disney for a role in the upcoming Camp Rock 3 and its corresponding "Worlds Collide Concert Tour." The legal filings, which require judicial approval in Los Angeles County Superior Court to protect the minor's earnings, offer a rare look into the financial structure of Disney’s modern franchise revivals.
The newly surfaced contract outlines a robust compensation package for the young actor, highlighting the entertainment giant's significant investment in the project. According to the terms of the agreement, Hudson will receive a guaranteed weekly salary for his performance on the "Worlds Collide" promotional and concert tour, alongside standard daily per diems and a percentage of merchandise revenue featuring his likeness. Pursuant to California’s Coogan Law—designed to safeguard the financial interests of child performers—15 percent of Hudson's gross earnings will be directly deposited into a blocked trust account, which he will be unable to access until he turns 18.
Key Terms of the Disney Contract:
- Guaranteed Tour Earnings: A competitive weekly base rate for live performances during the "Worlds Collide Concert Tour."
- Merchandise Royalties: A percentage cut of tour-specific merchandise utilizing the actor's name, voice, or likeness.
- Coogan Trust Protections: Mandatory allocation of 15% of all gross earnings to a blocked trust account.
- Travel Provisions: Round-trip travel, professional tutoring, and guardian accommodations while filming and on tour.
This high-profile casting marks a major step for the Camp Rock intellectual property. The original Disney Channel movie franchise, which debuted in 2008 starring Demi Lovato and the Jonas Brothers, remains one of the network's most successful musical brands. By greenlighting a third installment and integrating a live tour component, Disney is leveraging nostalgia while introducing a new generation of talent.
For Hudson, the foray into television and music is a natural progression given his family background. While his father is world-renowned for his culinary empire and television appearances, his mother, Lindsay Price, is a veteran television actress known for her roles in Beverly Hills, 90210 and Lipstick Jungle. Representatives for both Disney and the Stone family have not yet commented publicly on the casting or the financial details of the contract.