John Wick 4: Keanu Reeves Earned Massive $15M Salary While Villains Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård Were Paid Peanuts – Made Only $300K and $200K Each

John Wick 4: Keanu Reeves Earned Massive $15M Salary While Villains Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård Were Paid Peanuts - Made Only $300K and $200K Each
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The highly anticipated Hollywood movie of 2023, John Wick: Chapter 4, has generated massive buzz among fans of the action franchise. Set to release on March 24th, 2023, the film boasts a whopping $90 million budget and features a cast that has commanded significant paychecks. Among them, Keanu Reeves reportedly earned one of the largest salaries of his career for his leading role in the film.

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John Wick 4

How Much Was Keanu Reeves Paid for John Wick 4

The highly anticipated film, John Wick: Chapter 4, has been the talk of the town since its announcement, and fans are eagerly awaiting its release. The film is set to feature the talented Keanu Reeves in the lead role of John Wick, a character that he has previously portrayed in the first three installments of the franchise.

Reeves’ salary for the film has reportedly reached a whopping $15 million, making it one of his highest salaries for a Hollywood project. This is not surprising, considering the tremendous success of the franchise and Reeves’s star power, which has only continued to rise in recent years.

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However, there is a notable disparity between Reeves’s salary and that of Laurence Fishburne, who will be portraying The Bowery King in the film. Fishburne is set to earn $1.5 million for his role, significantly lower than Reeves’s paycheck.

Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves

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How Much Are the Other Actors Being Paid for John Wick 4?

Ian McShane will star as Winston in John Wick: Chapter 4 and will receive a salary of $700k for his role. McShane’s extensive experience in the industry and reputation for delivering excellent performances make him a valuable asset to the film. Fans eagerly anticipate his contribution to the highly anticipated movie.

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Ian McShane in John Wick 4
Ian McShane in John Wick 4

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The late actor Lance Raddick, who plays the role of Charon in John Wick: Chapter 4, received a salary of $500k for his performance. Although not widely recognized, Raddick’s talent and dedication to his craft have earned him a place in the film, generating excitement among fans. His portrayal of Charon is highly anticipated, and viewers eagerly anticipate his contribution to the movie.

Lance Raddick in John Wick 4
Lance Raddick in John Wick

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Rina Sawayama will portray the character of Akira in John Wick: Chapter 4, making her the highest-paid female actor in the film with a salary of $400k. Despite her relative newcomer status in the industry, Sawayama’s talent and dedication have earned her recognition in the industry.

Rina Sawayama in John Wick Chapter 4
Rina Sawayama in John Wick Chapter 4

Donnie Yen and Shamier Anderson will also feature in John Wick: Chapter 4, charging a salary of $300k each for their yet-to-be-disclosed roles in the film. Both actors have a successful track record in the industry, generating fans’ excitement for contributing to the star-studded cast of the highly anticipated movie.

Donnie Yen in John Wick 4
Donnie Yen in John Wick 4

Bill Skarsgård will appear in John Wick 4 and will receive a salary of $200k for his role in the movie. Skarsgård’s acting prowess is well-known among movie enthusiasts, and his presence in the film is expected to add to the already star-studded cast.

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Bill Skarsgård in John Wick 4
Bill Skarsgård in John Wick 4

Lionsgate’s John Wick: Chapter 4 aims for a franchise-best domestic box office opening of $65 million to $70 million. The highly anticipated action-thriller is expected to surpass the previous records set by the franchise and is indicative of its immense popularity. The target earnings would make John Wick: Chapter 4 a resounding success for Lionsgate.

Source: Flickonclick

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