Which Actors Demanded Higher Pay for a Role?

Published on October 19, 2021
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23. Will Ferrell

Adam McKay was the director and writer for Anchorman 2 and said it wasn’t cheap to bring back Will Ferrell for the sequel. He’s a top actor, and opening bids are $20 million for each movie. No one knows for sure, but Ferrell likely made anywhere from $10 million to $20 million!

23. Will Ferrell

23. Will Ferrell

24. Keanu Reaves

Though most people demand more money for films, Keanu Reaves did something different when he took a pay cut just so that he could work with Al Pacino in Devil’s Advocate. If he hadn’t, the studio might not have been able to hire him!

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24. Keanu Reaves

24. Keanu Reaves