Films in which actors received unusually small fees (15 photos)

Many are accustomed to considering modern cinema to be the most cruel and mercantile business in which there is no room left for art. All that filmmakers are interested in is only profit. This point of view has a right to exist, since a large number of expensive and “empty” blockbusters are released to raise money. Accordingly, famous actors will also not lift their fingers if there are not enough “zeros” in the fee. Even for a 5-minute appearance on camera, they can ask for millions! However, all is not lost. Many popular movie stars agreed to incredibly small salaries for quite complex and outstanding acting work. For their dedication to art, they earned respect not only from their colleagues, but also from ordinary spectators.

"The Wolf of Wall Street" (2013)





Performer: Jonah Hill

Fee: 60 thousand dollars

By the way, Leonardo DiCaprio's salary was $10 million.

"Half Nelson" (2006)



Performer: Ryan Gosling

Fee: 25 thousand dollars

The actor received only a thousand dollars a week for filming.

"Star Wars. Episode IV: A New Hope (1977)





Performer: Harrison Ford

Fee: 10 thousand dollars

"Rushmore Academy" (1998)



Performed by: Bill Murray

Fee: 9 thousand dollars

"Thelma and Louise" (1991)



Performer: Brad Pitt

Fee: 6 thousand dollars

Of course, the more important roles went to Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis. However, Pitt’s merits should not be underestimated.

"Winter's Bone" (2010)



Performer: Jennifer Lawrence

Fee: 3 thousand dollars

At the beginning of her career, Jennifer Lawrence agreed to extremely modest fees. The role of Debra Granik, for which she was paid very little, opened the door to large-scale and multimillion-dollar projects. Surely the actress does not regret anything.

"Canyons" (2013)



Played by: Lindsay Lohan

Fee: $2300

Lindsay Lohan was reportedly paid just $100 a day. Filming lasted 23 days.

"Napoleon Dynamite" (2004)



Performed by: Jon Heder

Fee: $1000

However, after the film became a box office hit, the actor successfully negotiated a percentage of the profits.

"Texas Chainsaw Massacre" (1974)



Performed by: Gunnar Hansen

Fee: $800

Gunnar Hansen played the villain nicknamed "Leatherface".

"Home Alone" (1990)



Performer: John Candy

Fee: $414

Yes, Candy's role was very small. And this despite the fact that the film's budget was as much as $18 million.

"Halloween" (1978)



Performed by: Nick Castle

Fee: $525

Nick Castle received $25 a day for his role as Michael Myers. Filming was completed in 21 days.

"Good Night and Good Luck" (2005)



Performer: George Clooney

Fee: $3

The actor not only played the main role, but also acted as a screenwriter and director of his own project. He asked for $1 for each position. George Clooney had to mortgage his own house to cover all the expenses of filming. Of course, after the success of the film, George Clooney was able to receive more than $120 thousand.

"Hustlers" (2019)



Performer: Jennifer Lopez

Fee: Free

Jennifer also produced this film.

"Always Say Yes" (2008)



Performer: Jim Carrey

Fee: Free

Yes, Kerry was not paid for filming. However, he hedged his bets and instead asked for 36.2 percent of box office receipts after all production and advertising costs were recouped.

"The Wicker Man" (1973)



Performed by: Christopher Lee

Fee: Free

The actor called this role one of the greatest in his career.