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Hollywood’s most famous duo, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone, once known for their rivalry, are now very good pals. Despite their individual superstar status and several thriving franchises under their belt, they seize every chance they possibly can to collaborate. Thus in a revealing testament to their genuine friendship, Schwarzenegger once disclosed that he willingly took part in a Stallone film, foregoing his usual multi-million-dollar fee.
Schwarzenegger, during the peak of his career, stood as one of the most colossal stars of his time. His mere presence in a film was considered a guarantee of box office success. Consequently, he demanded huge figures to grace the silver screens. As just a mere mention of his name could pack theaters.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Once Did a Movie for Free for Sylvester Stallone
The only paymentArnold Schwarzeneggerreceived from the 2010 movie,The Expendableswas unconditional love and respect from his dear friendSylvester Stallone. Although the two have had quite a rocky start to their relationship, slowly and steadily they both realize that they are cut out from the same fabric. And once they realized that there was no going back. The actors soon became best of friends, and a Hollywood duo that could shake up the theaters. Thus, in an interview withThe Hollywood Reporter, Schwarzenegger revealed,
“You don’t have to call my agents, I make the decisions”
He recalled accepting the gig without any pay in a jiffy out of love for his beloved friend at the hairdressers. The filmThe Expendablesthen went on to earn $224 million at the worldwide box office. Despite once asking for a multi-million-dollar fee for his roles,The Terminatoractor didn’t allow business or numbers to get in between the genuinely beautiful friendship they shared.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Charged 25 Mil per Movie During His Prime
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s humble beginnings led him on a journey that eventually led him to achieve what most people can only dream of. Through his unwavering determination and tireless efforts, he dominated the industry with one hit following another. Although he started the iconicThe Terminatormovie series, with a salary of, as reported byCelebrity Net Worth, a mere $75,000. Slowly and steadily that number ballooned to a massive $30 million.
In 1985, Arnold Schwarzenegger raked in a cool $2 million for his role inCommando,followed by an impressive $3.5 million paycheck for 1987’sPredator.By 1988, he earned a staggering $8 million forRed Heat.However, in the late ’90s and early 2000s, was where Schwarzenegger really started shining, and his price tag surged to an astonishing $25 million per movie. And if one were to break the actor’sTerminator 3: Rise of the Machinessalary per second, it comes to a staggering $4000 per second of screen time. Which is absolutely wild to think about, and a record that is yet to be broken.
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The Expendablesis available on Netflix to stream.
Source:The Hollywood Reporter
Sampurna Banerjee
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Sampurna Banerjee is an Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, and she’s written over 1,700 articles! She covers everything from celebrity news to the latest superhero buzz, streaming shows, and fan theories. If it’s trending in pop culture, Sampurna’s probably already on it.When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her rewatching The Office (again), getting into debates about Marvel’s timeline, or diving deep into Christopher Nolan movies for the hundredth time. She’s not just writing about entertainment, she’s living it.
