Cillian Murphy took the spotlight with a whopping $10 million for his starring role in Oppenheimer, but not every A-lister in Christopher Nolan’s ensemble received the expected paycheck.
Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt, and Matt Damon, though luminaries in their own right, took a considerable pay cut at $4 million each for their supporting roles. A surprising move considering the allure of collaborating with Nolan.
Delving further into the compensation landscape, other cast members like Florence Pugh and Benny Safdie reportedly received comparatively lower salaries for their contributions to Oppenheimer.
Despite Oppenheimer’s triumphant box office success, some star-studded cast members faced unexpected pay cuts, revealing the intriguing dynamics behind the scenes. The film’s massive $1 billion global earnings, fueled by the 2023 ‘Barbenheimer’ phenomenon, contrast with the varied compensations, shedding light on Hollywood’s intricate financial tapestry.
