Showbusiness is not a precise science. Becoming a celebrity is not always as simple as it appears on the surface. A great deal of effort goes into producing a film or a television show. It’s only reasonable that performers want to ensure that they receive proper compensation. This should be aligned with their years of expertise and star power. The higher the asking price for an actor, the more successful they are considered to be.
Having said that, some studios, such as Disney, may not always have the financial resources to pay actors what they desire. Negotiations can either result in a positive outcome or have a significant impact on what happens next. Some performers walk away with multi-million-dollar checks, while others walk away with nothing more than a sense of having wasted their chance at greatness.
Hollywood Actors Who Demand More Money To Accept A Role
1. Robert Downey, Jr.
Project: Iron Man 2, Iron Man 3
Proposed Salary: $10 million*
Outcome: Agreed
In terms of the MCU, Iron Man 2 was a triumph. It would have been nothing if it had not been for the presence of Robert Downey Jr. He was paid $500,000 for the first Iron Man film. Still, after the film became a success, he realized that he could command a far higher salary for the sequel.
Downey Jr. remained resolute despite the studio’s hemming and hawing over his physical appearance. As a result of realizing that Iron Man would be nothing without the actor, the studio agreed to pay him $10 million for the second picture directed by Christopher Nolan. Downey Jr. earned $75 million for the Avengers: Infinity War, the final installment in the franchise.
Robert Downey Jr
