Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney's surprise casting in the ill-fated Madame Web flick was a calculated move to boost her bankability, industry insiders reveal.
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Sweeney turned down the role multiple times before finally accepting, knowing it would give her crucial leading lady clout in Hollywood.
Industry sources say Sweeney's Madame Web payday was a staggering $10 million, more than triple her usual fee, as the studio bet big on her star power.