These Actors Admit They Did a Role Just For the Money

Even acclaimed actors like Glenn Close and Harrison Ford admit they’ve taken on roles only for the money. Eddie Murphy even says he signed on for a film he did not need to do simply because it was a wage he could not refuse. And when hundreds of thousands of {dollars} are on the line, who might blame them for saying sure?

Find out which stars had been in it for the money…

1. Glenn Close

Glenn Close’s position in “Guardians of the Galaxy” could have been small nevertheless it introduced in the large bucks. The actress admitted that she took the half in the big-budget film with a view to financially assist the smaller movies she likes to do.

“I’m gonna go off and do the subsequent technology of Marvel Comics/Disney and I get to be the chief police of the galaxy…I’m doing that as a result of it’s going to then afford me to go do the different type of films that I actually love, and hopefully I’ll have a nice time. It’ll be a new expertise for me, however virtually talking it’s going to imply that I can do these smaller films and it will be okay,” she as soon as mentioned.

2. Michael Caine

Michael Caine is aware of his position in the fourth installment of “Jaws” was a main flop, incomes 0% on Rotten Tomatoes, however says he largely did it for the money. In his memoir, “What’s It All About,” Michael defined that at the time he was brief on work and was in the center of constructing a new house that had gone approach over finances. In order to complete building and assist his household, he accepted the “great price” they had been providing for the position.

“I’ve by no means seen the film, however by all accounts it was horrible. However, I’ve seen the home that it constructed, and it’s terrific,” Michael wrote in the ebook.

3. Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck’s 2003 film “Paycheck” did not fare nicely with audiences so when he was in the center of a press tour selling the movie, he had a very sincere reply about why he did the film. While showing on “Conan,” Ben admitted that all of it needed to do with the money.

“The reply lies in the title,” Ben reportedly responded when requested why he did the film.

4. Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan could have appeared in all three “Rush Hour” movies however he says he did not fairly have a objective in filming them. While he feels that the majority of his films have one thing to say, the ‘Rush Hour” flicks simply did not imply something to him.

“I’ve causes to do every film, I’ve one thing to say. Unlike ‘Rush Hour’ — there was no motive [in making it], you simply give me the money and I’m high-quality. I dislike ‘Rush Hour’ the most, however satirically, it bought very well in the U.S. and Europe,” he instructed The Hollywood Reporter.

5. Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy virtually did not tackle his position in “Best Defense” however the spectacular wage satisfied him. He defined that he turned down the film a number of occasions however when the studio supplied him a million {dollars}, he couldn’t refuse.

“Yeah, I turned down the lead position, however Paramount was decided to get me in the movie. They lastly got here again with a proposal of a million {dollars} for some like a couple weeks’ work. I would like you to inform me a 22-year-old goes to show down a million {dollars} for 2 weeks work,” Eddie instructed Interview Magazine.

6. Stephen Dillane

Stephen Dillane says he had enjoyable portraying Stannis Baratheon on “Game of Thrones” however he did not really get any “skilled and private satisfaction” out of the position. In reality, the fundamental factor he bought out of the position was his paycheck.

“Money is the fundamental factor I bought out of it. It’s an odd scenario. There is a type of etiquette round these items. I feel it is extraordinary. I’m not dismissing it in any respect,” he mentioned in an interview with Radio Times.

7. Billy Bob Thornton

In the late 90s, Billy Bob Thornton reportedly took his position in “Armageddon” with a view to financially assist himself whereas going by a divorce. On high of that, his agent mentioned that it will be a good alternative for Billy Bob to be in a big-budget film to place him “on a bus cease.”

“I bought to put on a go well with and tie and spout off a bunch of lingo that I did not know what it meant, and it was nice, you recognize? The movie did a lot for me so I can by no means knock that movie…Nobody ought to ever knock something you get to do in your total business as a result of it isn’t [like] workin’ in a sawmill,” Billy Bob reportedly mentioned.

8. Sean Penn

Sean Penn says that when he was supplied a position in “Carlito’s Way,” he knew he needed to settle for it as a result of he was in want of money. He had lately spent a lot of time trying to adapt an 800-page novel and had simply welcomed his first little one, leaving him in want of a good payday.

“I bought a late-night name from Brian De Palma, whom I’d labored with earlier than on Casualties of War. I wanted a chunk of change — as a result of I had a child now and payments to pay — and the half Brian was providing me in ‘Carlito’s Way’ was a good one, plus it was with Al [Pacino], whom I really like, so I did that,” Sean instructed Interview Magazine.

9. Alec Guinness

“Star Wars” actor Alec Guinness admittedly regrets his position in the franchise aside from the money he made — which was fairly appreciable because of his profit-sharing cope with the movies. In a letter written to a pal, he complained about the film and his character Obi-Wan Kenobi’s dialogue.

“Apart from the money, I remorse having launched into the film. I like them nicely sufficient, nevertheless it’s not an appearing job, the dialogue — which is lamentable — retains being modified and solely barely improved, and I discover myself outdated and out of contact with the younger,” Alec wrote.

10. Gary Oldman

In 2014, Gary Oldman took a main position in the remake of “RoboCop.” While some followers questioned why the Oscar winner took the position in the superhero flick, he admits he did it only for the paycheck.

“Why am I on this movie? Money. I’m at the mercy of what the business is making and what comes by my door. But I believed this was an clever script and I really like José [Padilha]’s standpoint,” Gary mentioned at a press junket.

11. Harrison Ford

“Star Wars” could have turned Harrison Ford into one in all the largest movie stars in the world however when it got here time to placed on Han Solo’s iconic outfit when he returned for the seventh installment in the sequence, “The Force Awakens,” Harrison wasn’t that emotional about it. In reality, he was simply joyful he was getting paid.

“No, I bought paid,” Harrison mentioned on “The Tonight Show.”

12. Richard Dreyfuss

Richard Dreyfuss had formally retired when he accepted a position in “The Poseidon Adventure.” He says the resolution was fully motivated by the money and he thought he ought to slot in yet one more film earlier than he did not work any longer. It seems Richard felt in another way after the movie premiered as he’s nonetheless appearing to at the present time.

“Money, easy. I introduced my retirement only one quantity in need of successful the Spanish nationwide lottery. I waited till the tenth after which, ‘I’m retired! Oh s—! Ahhhh!'” Richard instructed CinemaBlend.

13. Paul Bettany

When Paul Bettany signed on to voice J.A.R.V.I.S. in the “Iron Man” films, he admitted he did not know something about the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He mentioned that superhero films had been by no means “his factor” and he was doing it only for the verify.

“I really feel like a pirate. This is theft. I stroll in, I say some traces on a piece of paper for 2 hours, after which they provide me a bag of money and I go away and I am going about my day. I type of really feel responsible, as a result of no less than appearing might be exhausting, with lengthy hours, however I do nothing! And I’ve by no means seen one in all them,” Paul as soon as mentioned.