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scrn loglineDeadpool director Tim Miller made peanuts despite the film's blockbuster success, highlighting the harsh realities of Hollywood's creative compensation model.beat sheet- Miller only earned a meager $225,000 salary for directing the first Deadpool film, which went on to gross $782 million globally - proving that even the architects of mega-hit franchises can get the short end of the stick.
- The director's paltry pay compared to the film's astronomical profits underscores the power imbalance between talent and studios, and the need for creatives to negotiate more lucrative backend deals to truly benefit from their contributions.
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First Deadpool director didn't even get merchandising - AV Club
AV ClubStory by Unknown
scrn logline
Deadpool director Tim Miller made peanuts despite the film's blockbuster success, highlighting the harsh realities of Hollywood's creative compensation model.
beat sheet
- Miller only earned a meager $225,000 salary for directing the first Deadpool film, which went on to gross $782 million globally - proving that even the architects of mega-hit franchises can get the short end of the stick.
- The director's paltry pay compared to the film's astronomical profits underscores the power imbalance between talent and studios, and the need for creatives to negotiate more lucrative backend deals to truly benefit from their contributions.
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Tim Miller, Deadpool, Deadpool