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I recall reading an article some years back that said he was paid a mere million dollars to appear in the first Thor and Avengers movie. That's nothing.
I recall reading an article some years back that said he was paid a mere million dollars to appear in the first Thor and Avengers movie. That's nothing.
Yeah, Renner was actually more of a "name" than Hemsworth at the time. Chris Evans also received $300,000 for Captain America: The First Avenger.
Consider this: Gal Gadot received $300,000 for Wonder Woman (which sources say was augmented by performance bonuses), and that film grossed over 800 million worldwide. Gal got 100K for BvS (and I assume the same for Justice League).
Yeah, Renner was actually more of a "name" than Hemsworth at the time. Chris Evans also received $300,000 for Captain America: The First Avenger.
Consider this: Gal Gadot received $300,000 for Wonder Woman (which sources say was augmented by performance bonuses), and that film grossed over 800 million worldwide. Gal got 100K for BvS (and I assume the same for Justice League).
Imagine what Gal's new multi-pic deal looks like.
Interesting. To me, it seems like superhero films do best when, at least initially, you don't go with a big name actor (they may become big names after the film). So it's not too surprising seeing the lower salaries for the first films.
That's the reason Ben Afleck never worked for me as Batman. Way too Hollywood. He seemed like an actor playing batman, rather than really taking on the identity of batman (which Christian Bale did a much better job of, other than the voice lol). Robert Downy Jr was kind of the exception, although he was never a blockbuster Hollywood star despite having an active film career. Also, he was down and out (and all but forgotten in Hollywood when they cast him for Ironman).
Interesting. To me, it seems like superhero films do best when, at least initially, you don't go with a big name actor (they may become big names after the film). So it's not too surprising seeing the lower salaries for the first films.
That's the reason Ben Afleck never worked for me as Batman. Way too Hollywood. He seemed like an actor playing batman, rather than really taking on the identity of batman (which Christian Bale did a much better job of, other than the voice lol). Robert Downy Jr was kind of the exception, although he was never a blockbuster Hollywood star despite having an active film career. Also, he was down and out (and all but forgotten in Hollywood when they cast him for Ironman).
Ben's great as Bruce. Bale wasn't an unknown when he took the role. Bale is also the guy who first showed us that one actor could be both a great Bruce Wayne and Batman (his predecessors were either/or, or in Clooney's case, neither), and Ben continued that tradition.
For sort of the reason you cite, Paul Rudd sucks as Ant-Man. I liked him in his comedies, but to bring him in as a superpowered character in an ongoing franchise remains a true headscratcher. He's far too much the goofball. So's Downey, but unlike Rudd he can actually bring some gravitas to his role when it calls for it.
Interesting. To me, it seems like superhero films do best when, at least initially, you don't go with a big name actor (they may become big names after the film). So it's not too surprising seeing the lower salaries for the first films.
That's the reason Ben Afleck never worked for me as Batman. Way too Hollywood. He seemed like an actor playing batman, rather than really taking on the identity of batman (which Christian Bale did a much better job of, other than the voice lol). Robert Downy Jr was kind of the exception, although he was never a blockbuster Hollywood star despite having an active film career. Also, he was down and out (and all but forgotten in Hollywood when they cast him for Ironman).
Of course Robert Downey Jr was the anomaly, because he just wasn't trusted and Terrence Howard earned more in his appearance as Rhodey than RDJ did for the first Iron Man movie.
Ben's great as Bruce. Bale wasn't an unknown when he took the role. Bale is also the guy who first showed us that one actor could be both a great Bruce Wayne and Batman (his predecessors were either/or, or in Clooney's case, neither), and Ben continued that tradition.
Bale was probably the best Bruce Wayne ever. But I've never heard a sober person seriously claim he was a great Batman. His Dirty-Harry-with-laryngitis portrayal is almost universally mocked. And rightly so.
After seeing ARGO, I had high hopes for Affleck as the Dark Knight. I have been largely disappointed. But to be fair, it's been nothing against Affleck. The recent scripts just don't understand Batman all that well.
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For sort of the reason you cite, Paul Rudd sucks as Ant-Man. I liked him in his comedies, but to bring him in as a superpowered character in an ongoing franchise remains a true headscratcher. He's far too much the goofball. So's Downey, but unlike Rudd he can actually bring some gravitas to his role when it calls for it.
The Ant-Man movies have definitely gone for the tongue-in-cheek tone. They are amusing popcorn flicks. Nothing more. As such, Rudd as Ant-Man doesn't bother me. Ant-Man is one of those characters from which I just don't expect much.
The recent scripts just don't understand Batman all that well.
I know by "recent" you mean BvS. And that material was culled almost panel-for-panel from the comics. It's probably even more "plagiaristic" than Nolan's trilogy (minus Rises), as far as adaptations go.
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The Ant-Man movies have definitely gone for the tongue-in-cheek tone. They are amusing popcorn flicks. Nothing more. As such, Rudd as Ant-Man doesn't bother me. Ant-Man is one of those characters from which I just don't expect much.
Ant-Man is, at the least, a glaring missed opportunity. If only they'd opted to treat him like a serious character and not a two-bit Stark who acts like he's mulling over graduating high school or dropping out to go to Acapulco with friends. Imagine getting something like this onscreen (minus the hilarious misspelling of bizarre):
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