Brody says in a statement released by his attorney Wednesday that he tried to resolve the dispute with the makers of "Giallo" for more than a year but was "left with no other alternative."

A federal judge in Los Angeles on Monday blocked the sale and use of Brody's likeness in the film until he is paid at least $640,000, which is the remainder of his salary for starring in "Giallo."

He is also seeking $2 million in additional damages. Brody sued in October, claiming he was lied to about the film's financing.