Jonah Hill only got paid 60k for "The Wolf of Wall Street", movie has grossed $339M

[Master Teacher]

Men in Black 3 grossed $624M on a $215M budget.

that breaks down to a net profit of about $343M (before taxes) because the studio typically sees 55% of the total revenue, the theaters get the other 45%. now take that away from the $215M production budget and you're left with about $128M in profit.

if Will got paid $100M for that movie then good for him, but he would have had to get like damn near 50% of everything (box office and sales/rentals) in order to make that happen. I just don't see it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_highest_paid_film_actors

you see Leonardo's total income for Inception was 59 mil like you said

now look at Will's for Men In black, at least look up what your talking about before you open your mouths

in movies the Big name Actors gets most of the money

because their job is put ass in SEATS, thats why his face is all over the place

and this nikka Will Broke the back with After Earth because thats ALL HIM he did that shyt all in house

 

[Miggs]

yall do realize he was already oscar nominated for moneyball right??

YEP

Talmbout its a career move
Hes already got them accolades and had bigger paydays on movies that didnt gross HALF what this will do...
I dont care if its Scorcese or Leo thats a slap in his face...and he made it worse by letting it out...
I woulda told em to call McLovin...

 

[LastManStanding]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_highest_paid_film_actors

you see Leonardo's total income for Inception was 59 mil like you said

now look at Will's for Men In black, at least look up what your talking about before you open your mouths

in movies the Big name Actors gets most of the money

because their job is put ass in SEATS, thats why his face is all over the place

and this nikka Will Broke the back with After Earth because thats ALL HIM he did that shyt all in house

okay why don't you calm the fukk down? I simply asked where you were getting your facts from because you didn't provide a link and other than that Wikipedia link, there isn't much out there claiming that Will got $100M. good for him if that is true because he definitely broke the studio in that one. sometimes Wikipedia is shady though.

 

[Master Teacher]

okay why don't you calm the fukk down? I simply asked where you were getting your facts from because you didn't provide a link and other than that Wikipedia link, there isn't much out there claiming that Will got $100M. good for him if that is true because he definitely broke the studio in that one. sometimes Wikipedia is shady though.

I was talking to you I was talking to @cacmamba

 

[jay211]

You guys understand Jonah is filthy rich right? He probably gonna see 8 million upfront off The 21 Jumpstreet sequel. plus he's producing the movie, so he'll get back end. Jonah gets at least 5 million for most all his movies. He took this job as a career advancement. Wolf of Wall street upped his profile as a serious actor, and will get other directors after him for big roles in serious movies. Not just comedy. Working with Scorsese does wonders for your career. He can afford to take the hit on this movie. Because it sets him up big time for bigger future paydays. And he will get looked at for big roles in serious movies with other A list directors.

There are certain directors that you drop everything for when they call. Scorsese is one of them. You don't hold out for more money in a Scorcese film unless you an idiot.

Actors like Christian Bale, Ben Affleck and others are acting in Terrance Malick movies for peanuts. They probably getting scale, which is like 60 - 100 grand just to be in Malick's movies. Why? Because it's the prestige factor. And it ups your profile.

 

[winb83]

yall do realize he was already oscar nominated for moneyball right??

if you're a comedic actor and trying to build a portfolio of work to prove you can do roles successfully in more serious movies too then would you be satisfied with only one academy award nomination?

this movie was a career move for him. he knew it and did it for next to nothing. he didn't need the money hell i don't think money is an issue for him. perhaps he doesn't wanna be just another Adam Sandler type staring in mostly dumb comedies.

 

[Real]

Besides Will Smith and Tom Cruise, most actors don't get those ridiculous pay days
you add Downy Jr to that because of Iron Man franchise

Sandra Bullock too. She got payed 70 mil for gravity

 

[Ohene]

lol at folks treating Wolf of Wall Street as if its some Titanic-esque movie....treating his character as if it was on some Keyser Sose shyt. Niggga please.

dude played a clown in the movie

 

[posterchild336]

and didn't receive any back end percentage points either.

Now I know that $60,000 is a lot of money, but when you consider the fact that he was second to only Leonardo DiCaprio in selling the movie, the production budget was $100M, and the film has grossed $339M worldwide - that is downright ridiculous. Yea he got to work with Scorsese and DiCaprio, but you would think that it would only be fair to at least give the dude a small percentage on the back end depending on how well the movie sells. it just doesn't seem right that the studio suits get away with that type of shyt.



"with a budget they claim is around $100M — could have anted up a bit more for Oscar-nominated actor Jonah Hill. On Tuesday, Hill — the sidekick to Leonardo DiCaprio in Wolf Of Wall Street – said on The Howard Stern Show he was paid only $60,000 for his role before commissions and taxes, adding that DiCaprio was paid probably around $10M (DiCaprio starred and produced).

“They gave me the lowest amount of money possible. That was their offer and I said, ‘I will sign the paper tonight. Fax ‘em the papers tonight. I want to sign them tonight before they change their mind. I wanna sign them before I go to sleep tonight so they legally can’t change their mind,” Hill said. He said he wanted to work for Scorsese. “I would sell my house and give him all my money to work for him,” added Hill. “This isn’t what you make money for. You do 22 Jump Street or you do other things, and you can pay your rent. I would’ve done anything in the world. I would do it again in a second … This sh*t isn’t about money. You should do things that you care about.” The movie, Hill, DiCaprio and Terence Winter were nominated for Oscars last week."



http://www.deadline.com/2014/01/jonah-hill-salary-wolf-of-wall-street-60000/

He said he knew that dicaprio was getting 10 mil and they approached him and said they are looking for a supporting actor but are only paying legal minimum salary. He said dicaprio was is idol and would have worked for free and even sold his house with the opportunity to work with him. He said he accepted the offer before they changed there mind on asking him to play in the film.

 

[jay211]

Also, you gotta understand, most Scorsese films don't do gangbusters at the box office. But most his movies are classic and have replay value for years. This is Scorsese's highest grossing film, ever. Scorsese is not like Nolan, where his films normally make a billion dollars. Over the past 10 years has Scorsese films have started passing the 100 million mark, regularly. Normally his films top out at 200 million worldwide, if not lower. And his budgets are normally 150 million.

So his films rarely break even at the box office. But they all get critical acclaim, and have long lasting value for studios and for the careers of actors. Most all his films will always be nominated for Oscars which is good for the studio who foots the bill and the actors in his films.

Normally only 2 or 3 actors are gonna get big bank for Scorsese movies, and the rest are working for peanuts. Most his film budget is spent on the screen,. That's how his movies work.

 

[winb83]

lol at folks treating Wolf of Wall Street as if its some Titanic-esque movie....treating his character as if it was on some Keyser Sose shyt. Niggga please.

dude played a clown in the movie

It was a Martin Scorsese film. Hill is clearly trying to expand his horizons beyond that Superbad goofy gross out comedy lane. Like i said i don't think money is an issue for him.

 

[Master Teacher]

Sandra Bullock too. She got payed 70 mil for gravity

yea she got over on that
but can't put her up there with Will and Tom, because they make that type of bread every time out, just most of their movies budgets go their salary, and they got points on the back end
Downey on the come up because he gonna be in next avenger films and he still getting paid from the last one

 

[LastManStanding]

Also, you gotta understand, most Scorsese films don't do gangbusters in the box office. But most his movies are classic and have replay value for years. This is Scorsese's highest grossing film, ever. Scorsese is not like Nolan, where his films normally make a billion dollars. Over the past 10 years has Scorsese films have started passing the 100 million mark, reguarly. Normally his films top out at 200 million worldwide, if not lower. And his budgets are normally 150 million. So his films rarely break even at the box office. But they all get critical acclaim, and have long lasting value for studios and for the careers of actors. You know normally off top 2 or 3 actors are gonna get big bank for Scorsese movies, and the rest are working for peanuts. That's how his movies work.

that may have been true for a handful of his films many years ago, but definitely not true for the most part of his career at all. sure they may not have been gigantic, billion dollar blockbusters, but most of his films are very financially successful.


most recent films he has directed


"The Wolf of Wall Street" 2013
Budget: 100M
Gross: $339M

"Shutter Island" 2010
Budget: 80M
Gross: 295M

"The Departed" 2006
Budget: 90M
Gross: 290M

"The Aviator" 2004
Budget: 110M
Gross: 214M

"Gangs of New York" 2002
Budget: 97M
Gross: 194M



other financially successful films that he directed


"Casino" 1995
Budget: 40M
Gross: 116M

"Cape Fear" 1991
Budget: 35M
Gross: 182M

"Goodfellas" 1990
Budget: 25M
Gross: 47M

"The Color of Money" 1986
Budget: 14M
Gross: 52M

"After Hours" 1985
Budget: 4.5M
Gross: 10.6M

"Taxi Driver" 1976
Budget: 1.3M
Gross: 28M

"Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" 1974
Budget: 1.8M
Gross: 21M

"Mean Streets" 1973
Budget: 500k
Gross: 3M

 

[jay211]

that may have been true for a handful of his films many years ago, but definitely not true for the most part of his career at all. sure they may not have been gigantic, billion dollar blockbusters, but most of his films are very financially successful.


most recent films he has directed


"The Wolf of Wall Street" 2013
Budget: 100M
Gross: $339M

"Shutter Island" 2010
Budget: 80M
Gross: 295M

"The Departed" 2006
Budget: 90M
Gross: 290M

"The Aviator" 2004
Budget: 110M
Gross: 214M

"Gangs of New York" 2002
Budget: 97M
Gross: 194M



other financially successful films that he directed

"Casino" 1995
Budget: 40M
Gross: 116M

"Cape Fear" 1991
Budget: 35M
Gross: 182M

"Goodfellas" 1990
Budget: 25M
Gross: 47M

"The Color of Money" 1986
Budget: 14M
Gross: 52M

"After Hours" 1985
Budget: 4.5M
Gross: 10.6M

"Taxi Driver" 1976
Budget: 1.3M
Gross: 28M

"Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" 1974
Budget: 1.8M
Gross: 21M

"Mean Streets" 1973
Budget: 500k
Gross: 3M

Did you read my post or skim it? That's exactly what i said. In the past 10 years, is when his films have started making good money. Before that his films barely broke even, or didn't register like gangbusters at the box office. Do you know how much Aviator cost? Around 180 million. Don't listen to the figures listed. Studios are never honest with their budgets unless they have something to brag about. Meaning a film grossly overperformed. That Aviator movie cost a fukkload and didn't make money at the box office. 180 million was the production budget. Pus marketing that movie was over 200 million.

Also Gangs of New York cost closer to 150 million. And I've heard really 175 million. Never trust studio published budgets.

Scorsese films are now making money. In the past his films were critical darlings and must own DVD type movies. That came with Oscar campaigns. But that's why I love him. he never sold out. he could've but he stood his ground and made thought provoking films, in a time when studios only wanted the tentpole film. Scorsese has always gone against the grain. Plus, most his movies are rated r, so they have a narrow audience compared to the PG-13 superhero movies.

Scorsese is a legend. Nothing but respect for that nikka.

 

[LastManStanding]

Did you read my post or skim it? That's exactly what i said. In the past 10 years, is when his films have started making good money. Before that his films barely broke even, or didn't register like gangbusters at the box office. Do you know how much Aviator cost? Around 180 million. Don't listen to the figures listed. Studios are never honest with their budgets unless they have something to brag about. Meaning a film grossly overperformed. That Aviator movie cost a fukkload and didn't make money at the box office. 180 million was the production budget. Pus marketing that movie was over 200 million.

Scorsese films are now making money. In the past his films were critical darlings and must own DVD type movies. That came with Oscar campaigns. But that's why I love him. he never sold out. he could've but he stood =his ground and make thought provoking films, in a time when studios only wanted the tentpole film. Scorsese is a legend. Nothing but respect for that nikka.

yes I did and I agreed with everything but this part

"So his films rarely break even at the box office."

that is why I posted the list. I wasn't trying to criticize your post, I just wanted to show that most of his movies are financially successful. maybe a half a dozen of them over the last 40 years have broke even or lost money.


I agree with the rest however. DiCaprio is who Scorsese should thank for being able to become the big blockbuster success that he has become in the last 12 years. also you have to consider that even if a movie like "The Avaitor" broke even or made a small amount of profit at the box office, it is still a financial success. the goal of most movies is to at least break even at the box office because they are going to make pure profit on DVD sales, rentals, and network TV rights (which for a movie that did 200M at the box office, it can expect to make at least another 100M afterwards)