After winning Best Actor for Sinners, Michael B. Jordan’s compensation demand for the Miami Vice revival reportedly increased from $5 million to $18 million.
According to Business Insider, Jeff Sneider and several sources, James Farrell’s WME team postponed negotiating until after the Oscars to increase leverage.
This strategy quickly increases Jordan’s price and bargaining strength with Universal Pictures, emulating traditional Hollywood after-party discussions. (via MSN)
Jordan’s $18 million request, Austin Butler’s projected $9 million, and rumors that Tom Cruise may play the antagonist could raise the main cast’s pay to around $50 million.
This amount significantly exceeds Universal’s initial plan for a gritty, mid-budget action movie, turning it into a potential blockbuster-level expenditure before production begins.
The public’s response to Jordan’s demand is somewhat polarized. Citing Hollywood’s fleeting possibilities for Black Oscar winners, some supporters contend he ought to enhance his pay when his prime, while others fear the salary could ruin the revival.
Industry observers point out that Jordan has leverage due to Sinners 16 Oscar nominations and box office success, but they wonder if the price is commensurate with the reboot’s commercial potential. EURweb plus one
