Which Actors Demanded Higher Pay for a Role?

Published on October 19, 2021
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35. Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford was a formidable actor, but you may not be able to picture him in Who Framed Roger Rabbit? If he hadn’t been so expensive, Bob Hoskins might not have gotten the part. Though the filmmakers wanted the star, they couldn’t afford to pay him because of his Indiana Jones stardom.

35. Harrison Ford

35. Harrison Ford

36. Laurence Fishburne

Samuel L. Jackson and Laurence Fishburne were both in the industry at the same time, so their stories often intertwine. Originally, Fishburne was offered the part of Jules in Pulp Fiction, though Jackson ended up with the role. Plus, Fishburne was supposed to be in Die Hard with a Vengeance, but Jackson was a cheaper alternative!

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36. Laurence Fishburne

36. Laurence Fishburne