20 times actors took roles just for the paycheck (And admitted it)

9) ⁠Harrison Ford - 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'

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While Harrison Ford reprised his iconic role as Han Solo in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, he made no secret of his financial motivation. Ford had turned himself off from the franchise for years, professing a sense of frustration at being less than a three-dimensional character. All that changed with the prospect of a reported record-breaking payday for $20 million and a share of the profits of the film. Ford proved quite moving, bringing Han Solo's story to a satisfying end, though the role was less about personal passion and more about financial gain.

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