How much is Dwayne Johnson being paid for 'Red One'? Christmas movie expected to earn actor record-breaking paycheck in Hollywood's history
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Dwayne Johnson, also known as "The Rock," is lucky in a number of ways. His fierce attitude and competitive nature have helped him succeed throughout his career as a professional wrestler as well as an actor. Moreover, the 'Fast & Furious' star is currently known to be one of the highest-paid actors in the world and reportedly received the biggest actor salary ever for his upcoming film 'Red One'.
The upcoming project is predicted to provide Johnson with his highest acting salary as of yet. The icon is known for being a much-wanted movie star and has had standout performances in flicks like the 'Fast & Furious' series and 'Jumanji'. 'Red One', an action-adventure Christmas film that wrapped up production earlier this year, is expected to appear on Amazon's Prime Video during the holiday season.
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How much is Dwayne Johnson being paid for 'Red One'?
Johnson's alleged record-breaking salary for his upcoming film 'Red One' was apparently revealed in a recent report. "The Rock" has rapidly risen to stardom over the past decade and a half, ranking among some of the most popular and lucrative actors in Hollywood. A newsletter from Puck writer Matthew Belloni claims that the 'San Andreas' actor received an astounding salary for his upcoming film. Amazon Studios' holiday-themed action-comedy starring Johnson and MCU alum Chris Evans is expected to premiere later this year, with the star reportedly getting paid a whopping $50 million.
Past earnings of Dwayne Johnson
It's the first time that the 'Black Adam' star has received a salary as high as $50 million, and reportedly no actor has ever received a salary as high as this for a single character. In the past, Johnson has received around $23.5 million while working on 'Jumanji: The Next Level' and Netflix's 'Red Notice', making it the highest amount the actor had previously made for a single film role, as reported by Deadline and Forbes.
In the past, Johnson has received $20 million for 'Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw', $22 million for 'Jungle Cruise', and $22.5 million for 'Black Adam'. Currently, his annual salary is thought to exceed $20 million, and he also earns quite a bit through his Project Rock line of athletic wear.
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