Hackman's Anger Over Equal Pay in Wes Anderson Film
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Wes Anderson's egalitarian salary approach, where all actors receive equal pay, caused friction with Gene Hackman during the filming of "The Royal Tenenbaums." Hackman, despite his initial annoyance and reluctance, ultimately accepted the undisclosed flat fee. This practice, also employed in Anderson's other films and shows like HBO's "The White Lotus" and the film "Sing Sing", prioritizes project participation over individual star power. Similar low paychecks were reported by Elijah Wood for the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy and Scarlett Johansson for "Asteroid City."
Wes Anderson's egalitarian salary approach, where all actors receive equal pay, caused friction with Gene Hackman during the filming of "The Royal Tenenbaums." Hackman, despite his initial annoyance and reluctance, ultimately accepted the undisclosed flat fee. This practice, also employed in Anderson's other films and shows like HBO's "The White Lotus" and the film "Sing Sing", prioritizes project participation over individual star power. Similar low paychecks were reported by Elijah Wood for the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy and Scarlett Johansson for "Asteroid City."
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