Is Johnny Depp worth $56 million a movie?

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JackSparrow Thu, Jan 8, 2009 at 10:44 AM EST

This doesn't even come close to what Johnny's really worth.

ButterflyMary Thu, Jan 8, 2009 at 09:52 AM EST

I agree, Johnny's the best thing that ever happened to the Entertainment industry. He's worth every penny.

Miss Sassy Thu, Jan 8, 2009 at 09:51 AM EST

Is Johnny worth this kind of money? HELLS YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

so breezy Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 12:50 PM EST

I dont know what last two movies youve been watching but they definitely did not suck. the third was the best even though it wasnt as funny as the first two and more serious it is still good. now i dont like the title of the fourth one but i still will go and see it because i love Johnny Depp especially as captain Jack Sparrow

Lauren Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 01:12 PM EST

I don't care what anyone else thinks, Johnny Depp is an amazing actor and I love all of the Pirate movies. I don't know if the fourth one will be as good as the others, but I am still excited to see what they come up with.

laura Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 10:35 AM EST

the last two pirate movies didn't suck they were awesome!! johnny depp is worth that much in any movie, hes such an awesome actor, he played every character he has played just as well as he played Jack sparrow!

Ashim Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 06:05 AM EST

not just million he worths trillion..

Nick Sat, Oct 18, 2008 at 01:33 PM EST

I'd rather gouge my left eye out than watch another Pirates movie.

Depp = not worth it.

And Sweeney Todd? Didn't he and Burton make that same film like 6 other times?????

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worrapS kcaJ .tpaC Fri, Oct 17, 2008 at 07:20 PM EST

Capt. Jack Sparrow was a character created by Johnny Depp. He's irreplaceable.

Not only is $56M a steal, but I also hope he gets a cut of all the merchandising sales.

IMO, the man has been entertaining people for many years. He's made a lot of money doing it. Good for him! He's worked for it and deserves every penny. To believe otherwise, one would have to examine the meaning of the word envy.... savvy?

mona liza Thu, Oct 16, 2008 at 10:40 PM EST

johnney depp is really one of a kind, he's handsome and yummy,ofcourse a magnificient actor too.he's really a gift to all women!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kandy Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 07:42 PM EST

who cares none of us will have any money to see a movie soon, so they can pay all they want, we the little people won;t be there to watch it. Have you hear there is no more money.
Maybe the terrioist and the rich banker will go.

M Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 08:28 AM EST

Disney should redirect some of that ridiculous sum of money toward hiring a screenwriter who will write a Pirates sequel that freaking makes sense!

Kristine Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 07:41 PM EST

Gary says, "Such a film would likely make at least half a million dollars worldwide in theaters and probably a similar amount on DVD." I say it'll make that much in my local multiplex on opening day.

Caraline Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 05:54 PM EST

Typo alert: pretty sure you meant to say have a BILLION, not half a million.

Irmi Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 12:58 PM EST

Such a great actor and humanitarian and such an amazing, inspired and unique soul and artist like Johnny is worth more than all the money in the world could ever pay. God bless Johnny and his family.

brit Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 11:35 AM EST

Newsflash, NO human being is worth $56 million per movie. I don't care how good a movie star they are. Too many people out there needing money, why should these people get so much, you can't tell me they deserve that much because they don't.

GT Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 11:27 AM EST

Billie Briggs, if he is actually being paid 56 million UK Pounds it is actually close to 100 million US Dollars.

Billie Briggs Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 10:20 AM EST

It seems that the amount he is being paid keeps changing I think the amount is 56 million lbs which is about half in dollars...which is to me still a lot of money. But it really is not our business, but we still can have an opinion. To me JD earns every penney he gets...bless his heart. Most entertainers earn ludicrous amounts of money, athletes and muscians. At least movies are affordable I can't afford pro football games or concerts.

C St Cross Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 09:39 AM EST

No way is anyone worth getting paid that much, especially not in this economy and with good teachers deserving of better pay and public schools needing funding. I would much rather see the studios take the greater portion of that salary and donate it to the charity/cause of the actor's choice, or give more money to the crews and below-the-line folks.

KLF Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 09:15 AM EST

While I say "good for him" to be able to make that much money, no one is worth that much money for one single movie. Plus how BAD were the 2nd and 3rd installment of the movies? Awful, Awful, Awful...

orville Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 09:14 AM EST

I'd personally love to see some of these A+ list stars come forward and say something like "No one needs this much money" and insist that 80% of the salary goes to charities.

GeeMoney Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 08:13 AM EST

I personally believe the majority of stars in Hollywood are overpaid. I think that there are a few celebrities that are worth big bucks like this, and one of them is Johnny Depp. At least the guy can act and carry a film! Not to mention, they know this movie will make all that money they paid him back in box office sales.... movie attendance at this film is pretty much guaranteed.

Now, if it were Jessica Alba making this much to carry a film, that would be a different story....

JoeC Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 07:46 AM EST

Of course he is, because it will make a ton of money, which is what this is all about. I know I'll be there to watch it, even though I hated the last one.........

GT Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 07:22 AM EST

MsDaisy, I wouldn't worry too much about the movie biz taking a big hit in times of economic trouble. From what I understand industries like that usually do fairly well in times like that because people go to the movies for a cheap escape from their lives. From what I remember during the depression movie ticket sales were really good.

t3hdow, in regards to the behind the scenes staff, most of them are already paid very handsomely for their work and a lot of them even get a movie credit. On the flip side no one went to the last Pirates movie because of who the electrician was. Plus these people assume no risk if the movie fails. If you are a lighting person you just go on to your next job. But if you are the star and the movie tanks it can hurt your career permanently. I mean look at Tom Cruise, MI3 underperforming really hurt his career.

ElectAPromQueen? (maybe not) Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 01:59 AM EST

If a tv newtork exec is reading this, please commission to pay Depp 100 million dollars a year to return to revive 21 Jump Street on tv. If they can bring back Shannon Doherty as Brenda and revive 90210 then bring back Officer Hanson. Hey a big film star Keifer Sutherland made 24 work, why can't Depp come back to tv? Well, only in my dreams, because Depp despised his time on Jump Street with Stephen Cannell. with $100 million yearly salary, screwy, whimiscal, demented plot line for the return of Officer Hanson, and Tim Burton serving as Exec Producer, head writer, perhaps he can be persuaded to return back to tv? hmmm, NOT. LOL!

continued monica Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 11:53 PM EST

and if the last movie made $600 mil worldwide, then he deserves $60 mil.

monica Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 11:50 PM EST

Nobody is worth that much--I don't care who they are. I really do think actors should only get percentages of their film's proceeds. Maybe 10%. That way they get as much as we--the viewers--want them to.

Colleen Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 11:05 PM EST

If disney expect to get a big pie of money from a movie which can only succeed because of Depp's character, why are people complaining that Depp is getting a reasonable slice of that big pie? Do you think Disney should get most of it? The way you slice it doesn't change the size of the pie. Or are you really saying that a movie shouldn't be allowed to be so popular as to make so much money?

Lucy Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 10:23 PM EST

Without knowing what His Deppness is going to do with the money, it's silly to complain and moan about it. How many people are on HIS payroll? How many charitable acts does he finance? Frankly, it's none of our business WHAT he gets paid. All we should care about is if he does a good job acting. Did you enjoy the movie? That's all that's necessary.

Kate Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 09:49 PM EST

The "Curse of the Black Pearl" made $305 million at the North American box office and an additional $348 million overseas. These $348 million are the clear money that were brought to US economy thanks to that only movie, and these money would not be in the US otherwise. Depp was paid $10 million for that first movie, which is only about 1.5% of this huge earnings, and it is certainly safe to say he is responsible for more than 1.5% of the movie success. Would not it be a simple justice if they compensate him somehow at least with the payment for the fourth installment?
I do not speak about his other movies which brought not less money to US.
I think - don't be greedy and thank people that really help the economy in what seems to be quite an effective way to help. Try to bring that money to US yourself - I am sure you will be paid not less.

Kate Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 09:46 PM EST

The "Curse of the Black Pearl" made $305 million at the North American box office and an additional $348 million overseas. These $348 million are the clear money that were brought to US economy thanks to that only movie, and these money would not be in the US otherwise. Depp was paid $10 million for that first movie, which is only about 1.5% of this huge earnings, and it is certainly safe to say he is responsible for more than 1.5% of the movie success. Would not it be a simple justice if they compensate him somehow at least with the payment for the fourth installment?
I do not speak about his other movies which brought not less money to US.
I think - don't be greedy and thank people that really help the economy in what seems to be quite an effective way to help. Try to bring that money to US yourself - I am sure you will be paid not less.

Merdith Shook Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 07:35 PM EST

I think Johhny Depp is amazing-I call it "the genius of of Johnny Depp". I love his work and I loved all 3 of Pirates-can't wait to see #4! I have been following his work since Jump Street and I look forward to anything he does. He is the most artistic and talented actor of our times as well as being very good looking. I love his whit and his humor and the way he creates his own charactors-trully an amazing actor. I would love to meet him but probably never happen. Go for it Johhny!

To Chip Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 05:14 PM EST

I'm pretty sure he meant half a billion.

Frank Bourji Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 05:06 PM EST

Actually 56 million dollars is a simple budget for an extraordinary actor as johnny depp .. Guys .. " The most important thing that matters is the ending and johnny's ending is always perfect .. johnny Depp is simply magnificent ladies and gentlmen :D

aps Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 04:47 PM EST

I feel like it's too much money. but if someone is willing to pay that much, than they will. It is true that he's helped make Disney TONNNNSSSS of money. Pirate merch is a staple now where it wasn't that big before. It still does huge sales and will continue to do so in the future. So you can clearly see Disney's angle on it. Lock the dude up, make him want to stay with disney movies, etc.
That being said, it's a huge amount. too much. but i wouldn't turn it down if they offered it to me. hell i wouldn't turn a supporting part with little to no pay down if they offered it to me.
Regarding the 4th movie though. I actually think it will be much better than the two sequels. I think they realize that the two weren't as good as the first and would look to bring back the mood and tone set in the first movie, which was excellent. I don't know why, but I do kind of trust that they would do that.

Chip Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 04:43 PM EST

Half a million worldwide? In that case, I do think that 56 million might be overpaying him.

MsDaisy Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 04:09 PM EST

Smart move for Depp to take the money up front. With the economy spiraling downward no one will be buying movie tickets any more...budgets are going to get slashed and entertainment dollars will be the first to go.

~Rebecca Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 04:07 PM EST

Johnny Depp is one of the most amazing actors of all time and personally, I think he deserves every penny.

Nathan Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 03:43 PM EST

Worth it or not, Depp's irreplaceable the studio has to pay whatever he's asking or risk destroying the series even more than At World's End did.

GT Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 03:32 PM EST

Plus by giving Depp the upfront fee they might actually be saving money. I mean if they were to give him say 10% of the worldwide gross, based on how much "At World's End" made that would be almost 100 million.

GT Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 03:25 PM EST

It doesn't seem like that big a deal to me. I mean yes it is a lot of money but the last Pirates movie made 960 million dollars worldwide. 56 Million is only around 6% of that and I think it is safe to say Depp is responsible for more than 6% of the movies success. Yes it is huge how much he makes when people are out of work, but these are the same people that buy tickets for his movies, so whose fault is it?

To Anderson Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 03:00 PM EST

I also have a problem with athletes and CEOs making this much money. And the reason it makes me angry is the growing chasm between the "haves" and "have nots" in this country. It's really a serious problem, take a look at the statistics. The rich get richer and the poor get poorer...

anderson Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 02:51 PM EST

Not sure why people are moaning about how much Depp will make by harping on about the world economy what has that got to do with it, yeah because if you were offered it you would all turn it down NOT. If a company like Disney want to pay him that don't complain about Depp complain about Disney.

t3hdow Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 02:49 PM EST

I don't have a problem that AAA actors/acresses are compensated a few mil if they can open a big picture, but this is where I have to draw the line. $56 million for one movie (as opposed to a decade long, multi-year contract) is freaking overkill. With our economy in shambles, more of that needs to be spread out to the hundreds of behind-the-scenes staff (and even less financially stable actors). Under ten mil? That's understandable. This? Un uh.

jaime Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 02:31 PM EST

I hope he makes that much...he is the one that made that franchise a huge hit and trust Disney is making BILLIONS of $$$ off all this. You have to remember the money made at the theatre is only a small portion the company makes off the movie, when u include merchandise, theme park addmisions, and DVDs....he is will worth half a billion $ for one movie!

Em Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 02:25 PM EST

I agree with vw- no one should make 56 mil for anything, but least of all for making a freaking movie! I think it's obscene that celebrities make so much money while the average man (or woman) on the street is living paycheck to paycheck (if they are lucky enough to even have a job right now!). Talk about screwed-up priorities!

vw Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 02:19 PM EST

NO ONE deserves to make that much money for ANYTHING.

Maria Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 02:15 PM EST

This is ridiculous. The world is falling apart, but let's pay someone THiS MUCH MONEY FOR A mOVIE? come on. it's gotten way too out of control. movies are way too expensive for a family of four to even see now. I'd like to see the prices come down and things even out more.

Liddy Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 02:06 PM EST

I've never given a crap about any of these Pirates movies, but doesn't it seem criminal to anyone else that we as a country are having trouble paying our mortgages, health insurance, heating bills, gas, etc, etc, and Johnny is raking in $56 millions for ONE PROJECT? It turns my stomach, frankly.

He's a great actor, I've always thought so, but I don't think he's worth THAT much. I don't think ANY actor is worth that much.

Josh Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 01:56 PM EST

Do you mean half a billion? Half a million worldwide would make this movie a disaster

Jackie Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 01:21 PM EST

Considering I LOATHED the third film (I like to pretend the two sequels don't exist, if only because the first was SO good), but I WILL see the fourth film, opening day, if it's called that. hahahahahaha, Well played, Mr. Susman, well played.