Famous actors admitted which films they made solely for the sake of money (10 photos)
Let's be honest, what is the most important thing for a person when looking for a job? Creative implementation and a “friendly” team? Of course not. Salary! Money, money, money is the main motivator that makes us get up early in the morning and hobble to work. However, if a person has devoted his life to art, then this is a different conversation. Naturally, every creator wants to get paid for their work, but it doesn’t have to be money. Recognition of talent! This is where the main currency is. The same can be said about the actors. Yes, movie stars earn a lot of money, but if they were mediocrities, then... it’s unlikely that they would be invited to act in films at all. Therefore, famous actors have the opportunity to choose their own projects in which they can develop their cinematic art and hone their skills. But... they also had commercial projects in which they played half-heartedly solely for the sake of money. And let's praise them for their honesty, since they themselves admitted it.
Alec Guinness 
He starred in the original Star Wars trilogy solely for the sake of money.
Apart from the money, which should keep me comfortable for a year, I regret taking up the film. I like them, but this is not acting work.
Glenn Close 
This is how the actress commented on her appearance in the film “Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014):
I did two independent films this summer and had a blast with some fantastic actors, but in August I'm going to be doing a Marvel sequel and I'm going to be the head of the galaxy's police...
I'm doing this because it will allow me to do other films that I really enjoy and hopefully have a great time.
Jackie Chan 
For the sake of money, he starred in the film “Rush Hour” (1998).
I have reasons for doing every film, I have something to say. Except for Rush Hour. There was no particular reason, you just give me the money and I'm in business. I don't like Rush Hour, but ironically it was very successful in the US and Europe.
Harrison Ford 
Even without his statements, it was clear to everyone that the actor starred in the film “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015) solely for the sake of money. But there is also a statement, quite laconic. On Jimmy Fallon's show, the host asked if Ford felt any emotion while wearing Han Solo's signature outfit, and Harrison answered honestly:
No, I just got paid.
Ben Affleck 
He honestly said in an interview that the reason why he starred in the film “Hour of Reckoning” (2003) was stated in the very title of the film (in the original “Paycheck”).
Michael Caine 
In his 1992 memoir, the British actor wrote that he starred in Jaws 4: The Revenge (1987) for the money. For a week of work he received one and a half million dollars.
I've never seen this movie, but apparently it was terrible. However, I have seen the house that I built and it is amazing.
Note that Steven Spielberg no longer had anything to do with this film, and the fourth part (like the third) really has disastrous ratings.
Gary Oldman 
He honestly answered why we might see him in the 2014 RoboCop remake:
Why am I in this film? Money. I'm at the mercy of what the industry does and how much of it comes through my door.
Eddie Murphy 
This is how he commented on his participation in the film “Best Defense” (1984):
Paramount was determined to cast me in the film. In the end they came back with an offer - a million dollars for work for about a couple of weeks. Now I want you to tell me what 22 year old guy would turn down a million dollars for two weeks of work?
Jeremy Irons 
He described his participation in the film “Dungeon of Dragons” (2000) in the following words, citing the story of another actor from this collection:
I just boughtil castle! I had to pay for it somehow. Like Alec Guinness in Star Wars, I had to bring some seriousness to the project.
Morgan Freeman 
When the actor was asked what attracted him to London Has Fallen (2016), Freeman sang a line from the song "For the Love of Money" that goes like this:
Money money money
