An unexpected hit movie can still enhance an actor’s trajectory.
In December 2023, Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell starred in ” anyone but youThe Sony Pictures romantic comedy was an unabashed success at the box office, grossing $220 million on a $25 million budget. Sweeney was paid $2 million for the film.
Less than a year later, in October, Sweeney was paid $7.5 million for starring in the film maidMultiple sources have revealed that Lionsgate’s thriller “Amanda Seyfried” will star Amanda Seyfried and will be directed by Paul Feig hollywood reporter.
Such dramatic jumps are uncommon in modern Hollywood, where big hits tend to come from franchise shows and pay increases are pre-negotiated for all but the A-list actors. But Sweeney has become one of the most popular actresses and has cashed in with a savvy string of movies, including a boxing biopic and a film about Kim Novak and Sammy Davis Jr. Hollywood historical drama about love affair between.
The fee hike is partly due to the huge back-end profits Sweeney made from it anyone but yousaid to be in the millions. Sources revealed that she also received an executive production fee of $250,000.
The actress was also key to the making of the film. A source said Sweeney agreed to shoot a supporting role in the film first. mrs webbpart of Sony’s Spider-Man-centric cinematic universe, as a way to help anyone but you Get approval. “She wants them to know she’s a team player,” a Sony Pictures source said.
Although criticized mrs webb Despite the bombing, Sweeney still performed well and earned $750,000 for that photo.
before shooting anyone but you and mrs webb she shot Realitya biopic in which she plays whistleblower Reality Winner. It’s an indie drama that was picked up by HBO and released on Max more than half a year before the groundbreaking romantic comedy. According to insiders, Sweeney was paid $65,000 for the effort.
And for flawlessNeon was paid $250,000 for her March release of the horror film “Scary”, although she also served as a producer on the thriller.
Sweeney, thanks nanny Deal, and is now one of the highest-paid actresses of her generation. The benchmark seems to be her Euphoria Co-star Zendaya reportedly earned $10 million for starring in and producing the tennis drama challenger.
This story first appeared in the Oct. 30 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. To receive the magazine, click here to subscribe.
