As you can see, the numbers add up pretty quickly. Like many businesses, the film industry will compensate workers according to how much income they generate for the company. If people are willing to pay to see a particular actor, that actor will be compensated commensurately. It’s the same reason that people in finance tend to earn so much money. If you can generate income, you’re going to earn a higher income. There’s a saying in the business world that you’re not paid by how hard you work, but by how hard you are to replace. That rings especially true in acting, and as a result, the great actors come with a hefty price tag attached.
