That seems very odd.
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Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — The Wolf of Wall Street
JaysonT — 10 years ago(November 24, 2015 04:31 PM)
That seems very odd.
I understand in the trivia, it explains that Hill wanted to work with Scorsese so badly, he was willing to take the "SAG" minimum pay, which was $60,000. But that doesn't seem to make much sense. He was ALREADY an Oscar nominee for Moneyball (2011)- and he was an established comedian and star. Why would Scorsese or the agents opt to pay him so low a figure? Did Scorsese have someone else in mind for the part? -
courage-08343 — 10 years ago(November 24, 2015 09:29 PM)
From what I've read, he wanted the part so bad he told em he'd work for SAG minimum, and still wanted to audition just to make sure he was right for the role. From what i've heard Scorsese already had him in mind for the part. So I'm assuming he just wanted to make sure he secure the part. Think about it, who's gonna cut or choose over a known, bankable, good actor who's willing to go beyond the lowest offer you'd probably offer them for the role and actually just go straight to the minimum, allowing you to put said acting money towards the budget.
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eddieinportland — 10 years ago(November 28, 2015 03:12 PM)
Jonah Hill talked on the Howard Stern show about this. Howard Stern asked him why did he only paid $60,000. Jonah told Stern that he makes his money on doing movies like 21 Jumpstreet.
But then Jonah said when you get a chance to do a movie that's going to give you a chance of winning awards. Or is going to be seen by millions of people. Sometimes it's best to take less pay and be in a sure fire hit.
Scarlett Johansson did the same thing for Iron Man 2. She was only paid $100,000 for the role of Black Widow. When she was asked why did she take a low paying part. She said it's a movie that millions will see. And it's paid off for her. -
PhilistinePictures — 9 years ago(January 08, 2017 11:51 AM)
Scarlett Johansson did the same thing for Iron Man 2. She was only paid $100,000 for the role of Black Widow. When she was asked why did she take a low paying part. She said it's a movie that millions will see. And it's paid off for her.
That's interesting. When you consider it's a film that could have afforded to pay her full whack, and not a shoestring-budget arthouse hit from an indie darling (where you could understand the pay cut for a once in a career script and role).
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SingleServingJack — 9 years ago(January 18, 2017 12:37 AM)
Well, it makes sense DiCaprio made over 20 million, because without him, the movie would not be a hit. That is a fact. Jonah Hill would not really make a difference.
And it was smart on Jonah's part. Money is always an issue, so if you can get a well-known actor to do a part for minimum money, why wouldn't you do it?
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tueher86 — 9 years ago(February 08, 2017 01:04 PM)
Jonah Hill is a true actor. That is why.
He didn't care about the money, he just wanted the opportunity to work alongside a couple of legendary names in a big movie. Whether he got $60k or $6 million, the benefits he got from this movie was priceless. Before watching Wolf of Wall Street, I didn't care for Jonah Hill. I thought he was a one trick pony who plays fat awkward guys in comedies. After watching this movie, I changed my opinion of him as an actor. Leo and Jonah made this movie. Margot Robbie was a bonus for us guys too lol