At least they made quite a bit
Speaking of movies, we often present a rosy picture, which shooting are interspersed with parties, and carpeted walkways lead straight to the “Oscar”. But do not forget that it is a heavy, albeit highly paid, and sometimes the actors have to play in movies that they don’t like.
We found 13 extreme cases, when the stars of the first magnitude had to participate in imposed projects.
1. Daniel Craig Is The “007: Coordinates “Skayfoll””
Even with the excellent fees, the role of the cult and successful in the box office films, Craig thought about leaving the franchise. According to him, he wanted to quit the film “from the moment he was signed”. The actor reminded of its contractual obligations, and its words and remained words. Now no longer tell whether it was competent PR stunt or a sincere impulse.
The IMDb Rating Is 7.8
2. Natalie Portman — “Thor 2: the dark Kingdom”
Often by participating in superhero blockbusters, actors not tied to a single film, but to the whole series. For some it’s not a problem, others are trying to wriggle out of it. So it was with Natalie Portman: she quickly fell out of love kynoselen Marvel. So the chill that ran between her character and Thor on the screen, it is possible to explain the real discontent of the actress the project.
The IMDb Rating Is 7
3. Brad pitt — “the Property of the devil”
Any movie needs a good script. But a week before the start of filming of “Ownership of the devil” it was not, says pitt. He wanted to withdraw from the project, but he was not allowed and threatened with a lawsuit from the producers who have invested $ 63 million and waited for the impact just the same due to the big names. The film eventually came out, although pitt acknowledges that he could be better.
The IMDb Rating Is 6.1
4. Bill Murray “Garfield”
But bill Murray wasn’t paying attention when signing a contract. According to him, he decided to voice Garfield, not having read the script. He was just the name of Joel Cohen on the cover. However, when it came to work, it became clear that this is not one of the Coen brothers. It was too late, and had a distaste for the scenario to comply with the terms of the contract.
The IMDb Rating Is 5
5. Keanu Reeves — The Watcher
Surprisingly, immediately after the resounding success of “the Matrix” Reeves played a serial killer in the Thriller “the Watcher”. If you believe Keanu lied to him: friend forged his signature on the contract, but in the first version of the script he had to play a secondary role. As a result, the actor received for this role, a nomination for “Razzie”.
The IMDb Rating Is 5.3
6. Sylvester Stallone — “Stop! Or my mom will shoot”
Failed Comedy experience Stallone has not provoked anybody, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. According to Iron Arnie, he read the terrible script and started a rumor that he was interested in the role. The bait and fell for Stallone. The picture was criticized, and the actor admitted that he deeply regretted his part in it.
The IMDb Rating Of 4.1
7. Whoopi Goldberg’s “Theodore Rex”
Remember Goldberg in “Ghost”? 5 years after this touching, poignant film, she played… a partner of dinosaur. The threat of fines is a common practice for the film industry. And when Goldberg tried to get out of the project with animated dinosaur, she sued for $ 20 million movie Rating and the fact that he was released only on VHS, speak for themselves.
The IMDb Rating Of 2.4
8. Sean Connery — “the League of extraordinary gentlemen”
From Connery had no problems with the studios, the contract he signed himself, and the script he liked. But earlier he turned down invitations to appear in “the Matrix” and “Lord of the rings”, and played the creators of “League”. The actor promised blockbuster “forever”, but for the position of Director adopted young by Stephen Norrington. A relationship with him from Connery went wrong from the first (according to another version, the second) day of shooting, but to abandon the role it was too late. In the end, for both the movie became last in career.
The IMDb Rating Is 5.8
9. Edward Norton — “the Italian job”
Edward Norton was bound by a contract with the film Studio, and at the time of preparation for the filming of “the Robbery in Italian” he was already a big star. According to rumors, the Norton was just following the terms of the contract, specifically put out a film crew and deliberately played badly. If you watch the movie, you will understand: bad actor Edward Norton can’t play. Or maybe it’s just a rumor.
The IMDb Rating Is 5.3
10. Channing Tatum — G. I. Joe
It happens that imposed on the film went to actor only benefit. So it was with Channing Tatum, who signed as much as 3 of the film Studio Paramount. “Cobra” was the last, and to participate Tatum didn’t want to. The role of the said nomination on MTV Movie Awards 2010, and the film has collected good cash Desk. Thereafter, Tatum began to trust role in expensive projects.
The IMDb Rating Is 5.8
11. Hugh Jackman, Kate Winslet — Movie 43
The script was rewritten many times, and that the site has forgotten most of his actors — still remains a mystery to critics and spectators. The shooting turned out to be nervous, almost all the actors were not eager to play on an absurd scenario. In the end, the critics destroyed the film.
The IMDb Rating Is 4.9
12. Nicolas cage — “Dying light”
Force cage in “Dying light” is not pulled, the contract he had performed voluntarily. But before the release of the film actor and the film crew were opposed to the hire: they were not satisfied with the processing of the original intent of the ribbon. In protest, they were dressed in t-shirts with a quote from the contract that said that they are forbidden to criticize the picture. It didn’t help, and the film was released. The ratings speak for themselves.
The IMDb Rating Is 4.4
13. Jared Leto “suicide Squad”
For Leto to play the Joker was “a matter of honor”: as a fan of this character, he really wanted to make it unique and memorable. The actor promised that he will be where to turn. Imagine his disappointment when the “suicide Squad” his character appeared on screen for only 12 minutes. Have a very confused actor: he felt that he got cheated a bit. Will his character its own separate film, is unclear.
The IMDb Rating Is 6.2
Not all actors like the projects in which they participate, but work is work. And you would be ready to sacrifice reputation, doing paid but unloved business? Share your answer in the comments!
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