Bernie Mac Show' Actor Who Played "Jordan" Working Retail & Construction After Show's End

[Dr. Narcisse]

The majority of actors/actresses out here are working odd jobs to supplement income, we just don't see or hear about it publicly. There isn't money or a lucrative career out here in acting in spite of what people think. Geoffrey Owens was here a few weeks ago performing and he flat out said that he took the Trader Joe's job because he had no other choice but to.

Even Chadwick Bosemen's estate (Rip ) was only worth less than a million after his death and that was in spite all of the movies he had been in for his career including Marvel.

man entertainment industry really ain't shyt

That is just plain crazy

One thing about when you blow up thought is how many people latch onto you. When you pay the managers, lawyers, agents, publicist, your family, friends....it leaves you with a lot less. Either way though, Chadwick should hopefully have some equity on some projects. You ever notice how when someone dies all of a sudden there is a windfall of cash? When your gone...those that were tag alone move on.

Chadwick was paid 2 million for Black Panther, and 700K for Captain America: Civil War.

They never confirmed his Infinity War or End Game pay, but Hollywood Reporter pegged Chad at a net worth of 8 million at the time.

Disney was notoriously cheap with their MCU contracts but Chad had 1 film left on his 5 movie deal and was in the midst of negotiations for a more lucrative reup when he died...

...in other words he was about to cash out for all the work he had put in.. but we know what happened

The article in Nov said it was a lil under a mil. This from April said it was higher

The late actor Chadwick Boseman estate is estimated to be worth over $3.5 million. The revelation came out in court documents submitted to the court by his widow, Taylor Simone Ledward.Apr 3, 2021

'Black Panther' Star Chadwick Boseman's Estate Worth Over $3.5 Million

thats the thing the Marvel role was Chadwick FINALLY blowing up to make real money. All them other movies he did was purely resume stuff not wealth building stuff

They were positioning Boseman to run the MCU. He was about to make that RDJ or at least Chris Evans money

 

[Apollo Creed]

The article in Nov said it was a lil under a mil. This from April said it was higher

'Black Panther' Star Chadwick Boseman's Estate Worth Over $3.5 Million

They were positioning Boseman to run the MCU. He was about to make that RDJ or at least Chris Evans money

yeah this was his taking of the torch into iconic status, and would have change the lives of everyone to come after him. Like folks forget for most actors they can have a 20 yr run of normal stuff and not make real money. Everything Chad did pre Marvel paid enough to more than likely pay the bills and hold him down until the next role. Look at Michael B Jordan and how much stuff he did, and if we are being real Creed maybe what took him to the next level of being an 'IT' guy

 

[Thavoiceofthevoiceless]

The article in Nov said it was a lil under a mil. This from April said it was higher

'Black Panther' Star Chadwick Boseman's Estate Worth Over $3.5 Million

They were positioning Boseman to run the MCU. He was about to make that RDJ or at least Chris Evans money

I'd say Chris Evans money more than RDJ money. The RDJ contract was a one time thing that no other talent has gotten since and for fair reasons.

 

[Dr. Narcisse]

yeah this was his taking of the torch into iconic status, and would have change the lives of everyone to come after him. Like folks forget for most actors they can have a 20 yr run of normal stuff and not make real money. Everything Chad did pre Marvel paid enough to more than likely pay the bills and hold him down until the next role. Look at Michael B Jordan and how much stuff he did, and if we are being real Creed maybe what took him to the next level of being an 'IT' guy

Obviously should move this to BP thread (sorry brehs wasnt trying to go OT)

But this makes not recasting the role suspect as well. Marvel is about to hustle somebody into taking less because they didnt put in the work Chad did. Which I get, but now since whatever character wont be as prominent there's no need to spend the money.

 

[Thavoiceofthevoiceless]

yeah this was his taking of the torch into iconic status, and would have change the lives of everyone to come after him. Like folks forget for most actors they can have a 20 yr run of normal stuff and not make real money. Everything Chad did pre Marvel paid enough to more than likely pay the bills and hold him down until the next role. Look at Michael B Jordan and how much stuff he did, and if we are being real Creed maybe what took him to the next level of being an 'IT' guy

Ehhhh I still wouldn't call him an "IT" guy at this point yet as I think he's missing that true defining role that pushes him up there to being that guy. It's obvious Hollywood wants him to be that guy and is going to push him like that (as they tried with Tatum) but he's going to need that gamechanging role to change the narrative.

 

[NormanConnors]

yeah this was his taking of the torch into iconic status, and would have change the lives of everyone to come after him. Like folks forget for most actors they can have a 20 yr run of normal stuff and not make real money. Everything Chad did pre Marvel paid enough to more than likely pay the bills and hold him down until the next role. Look at Michael B Jordan and how much stuff he did, and if we are being real Creed maybe what took him to the next level of being an 'IT' guy

Yeah MBJ basically said that himself, he was borderline broke before Creed, BP and etc.

 

[Thavoiceofthevoiceless]

Yeah MBJ basically said that himself, he was borderline broke before Creed, BP and etc.

And it wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if he still didn't have the bread like that right even in spite of those films.

That's why I have always told people to never trust celebrity net worth and how much it says an celebrity/public figure is worth.

 

[Primetime]

The article in Nov said it was a lil under a mil. This from April said it was higher

'Black Panther' Star Chadwick Boseman's Estate Worth Over $3.5 Million

They were positioning Boseman to run the MCU. He was about to make that RDJ or at least Chris Evans money

Thanks for clarifying, under 1 million made no sense unless he literally did not get paid for back-to-back Avenger movies.

Even still, a 3.5 mil estate for Chad’s resume just let’s you know how tough Hollywood is for brehs.

After the acclaim for BP, he was gonna star in that live action black samurai movie, and Kevin Hart mentioned they were gonna costar in a flick.. so I was really lookin forward to seein Chad spread his wings in his profession. As well as his larger role in the MCU

 

[Primetime]

Obviously should move this to BP thread (sorry brehs wasnt trying to go OT)

But this makes not recasting the role suspect as well. Marvel is about to hustle somebody into taking less because they didnt put in the work Chad did. Which I get, but now since whatever character wont be as prominent there's no need to spend the money.

Devalue the main character (“Wakanda is the draw, not Black Panther!” / “Anyone can be Black Panther!”) so you don’t have to pay the premium to future actors...

... which is why I when these fools defend the decision. It’s obvious what the play is. But yea, I digress

 

[Thavoiceofthevoiceless]

Thanks for clarifying, under 1 million made no sense unless he literally did not get paid for back-to-back Avenger movies.

Even still, a 3.5 mil estate for Chad’s resume just let’s you know how tough Hollywood is for brehs.

After the acclaim for BP, he was gonna star in that live action black samurai movie, and Kevin Hart mentioned they were gonna costar in a flick.. so I was really lookin forward to seein Chad spread his wings in his profession. As well as his larger role in the MCU

Makes sense now why the number was as low as it was initially. My question now is just how long was Disney planning on withholding those checks until they had no other choice but to send them. Is Disney really hard pressed for bread like that from COVID-19 where they're witholding actors/actresses paychecks

 

[Dr. Narcisse]

And it wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if he still didn't have the bread like that right even in spite of those films.

That's why I have always told people to never trust celebrity net worth and how much it says an celebrity/public figure is worth.

From what I remember he was about to quit acting until he got Red Tails. He was in debt and staying with friends.

The very best thing to happen to him was Coogler cause he got Frutivale the next year. Frutivale got him that Fantastic Four check and then he followed Coogler with Creed.

With BP he had to take less money. Its why brehs are gettin into producing cause thats where the money is at.

 

[Thavoiceofthevoiceless]

From what I remember he was about to quit acting until he got Red Tails. He was in debt and staying with friends.

The very best thing to happen to him was Coogler cause he got Frutivale the next year. Frutivale got him that Fantastic Four check and then he followed Coogler with Creed.

With BP he had to take less money. Its why brehs are gettin into producing cause thats where the money is at.

I'd rather be the producer than director tbh as I've heard that Hollywood is notorious for short changing directors for a film and using the accounting aspects as an excuse to hustle their way out of paying.

 

[Dr. Narcisse]

Thanks for clarifying, under 1 million made no sense unless he literally did not get paid for back-to-back Avenger movies.

Even still, a 3.5 mil estate for Chad’s resume just let’s you know how tough Hollywood is for brehs.

After the acclaim for BP, he was gonna star in that live action black samurai movie, and Kevin Hart mentioned they were gonna costar in a flick.. so I was really lookin forward to seein Chad spread his wings in his profession. As well as his larger role in the MCU

Also makes you wonder why they killed him off in IW. Most would have guessed he'd have a big role in IW/Endgame after BP. Remember the producer was fighting with them not to kill him. And I understand from a story standpoint as they were focusing on the OG cast. However, remember it seemed like his character was about to cash out over the next two movies. Instead, he was limited. Cause they had no idea he would be as big of a deal that soon.

I think they were going to set him up afterward. Timing is everything tho.

 

[Thavoiceofthevoiceless]

Also makes you wonder why they killed him off in IW. Most would have guessed he'd have a big role in IW/Endgame after BP. Remember the producer was fighting with them not to kill him. And I understand from a story standpoint as they were focusing on the OG cast. However, remember it seemed like his character was about to cash out over the next two movies. Instead, he was limited. Cause they had no idea he would be as big of a deal that soon.

I think they were going to set him up afterward. Timing is everything tho.

I think it was a situation of where the OG actors (namely RDJ) were too expensive and they had to reduce other actors screentime to save money.

Remember RDJ made 8% of the profits from Avengers: Endgame

 

[Dr. Narcisse]

Devalue the main character (“Wakanda is the draw, not Black Panther!” / “Anyone can be Black Panther!”) so you don’t have to pay the premium to future actors...

... which is why I when these fools defend the decision. It’s obvious what the play is. But yea, I digress

Yep. Especially if rumors are true about them having two BPs at the same time. Shuri can be BP in the solo movies. Make Okoye BP in the avenger films.