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Deadpool’srise as a blockbuster franchise has been nothing short of extraordinary! The once-neglected character is now a huge pop culture phenomenon, all thanks to the film’s humor, action sequences, and Ryan Reynolds who played the role to perfection.
Over time, the superhero had a cult following, but amid all the praises for the actor and the character itself, Tim Miller, the man who helmed the first film was severely overlooked. So, let’s look at the surprising details of his journey, particularly about the modest pay for a multi-million dollar movie.
Tim Miller’s Paycheck forDeadpool
During a panel at CCXP in São Paulo, Tim Miller revealed the amount he took home for directingDeadpool, and the figure was astonishingly low! He also expressed how directingThe Walking Deadepisode pays more than the amount he earned, and how working for two years on the project wasn’t nearly compensated (viaCollider).
You guys might not know, but it’s not really a profitable thing to be a first-time director in Hollywood, and I’ll tell you exactly. I got $225,000 to direct Deadpool. I know it sounds like a lot of money, but for two years of work, that’s not a ton of money.
Not that I’m not grateful, I’m fucking grateful, that’s the way it is because you’re supposed to when you’re a first-time director. My agent said ‘Dude, you make more on an episode of The Walking Dead!’
Deadpoolwas Miller’s directorial debut, but his salary still reflects Hollywood’s rigid pay structures. The film went on to earn $782 million worldwide, but the director didn’t even make a fraction of its overall number. He also expressed regret of not having a part of the merchandise profit, so he could be fairly paid for the work he put in.
Deadpoolmerchandise and Ryan Reynolds’ sacrifices
The commercial success forDeadpoolhas certainly gone beyond the sold tickets, and even though the exact figures for merchandise sales aren’t available, we know that theDeadpool & Wolverinecrossover had record-breaking sales. AMC-exclusive merchandise program sold out entirely, making it one of the most profitable movie merchandise campaigns (viaBoxOffice Pro).
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Moreover,Ryan Reynolds’efforts were instrumental in getting the movie made, as he took significant risks to ensure its production. He accepted pay cuts so that the movie could thrive creatively, and tried to focus more on the character than the spectacle (viaThe Independent)
Reynolds’ gamble paid off, as he made a lot of money through the backend profits, and walked away with $30-40 million forDeadpool 2(viaParade). The earnings of the merchandise and the actor’s success just prove that Tim Miller truly missed out on the financial slice of the movie’s cultural domination.
But he’s still proud of shaping Hollywood’s most beloved superhero, as the project turned out to be a career-defining opportunity for him, if not a gold mine of fortune. With that being said, important creatives on the project, such as the director, should be fairly compensated for their efforts, especially when they are the stepping stone to the franchise’s monumental success.
You can watchDeadpooland its next installment on Disney+.
Sonika Kamble
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Sonika Kamble is an entertainment writer at Fandomwire, covering everything from timeless classics to newly released movies. With over 1000+ articles published, she delves into breakdowns, think pieces, speculations, and more.She enjoys connecting the dots and covering newfound angles about characters, scenes, and themes from movies directed by Scorsese, Fincher, Tarantino, Linklater, and other exceptional filmmakers.
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