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

16) Michael Caine - The Dark Knight

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Michael Caine signed on to Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight trilogy for the artistic interest and the money. Though he is deeply moving in the performance, he said the hefty paycheck was a big part of what drew him to the film. He quipped that big-budget movies support his retirement fund, allowing him to take less lucrative, passionately driven projects. His pragmatic attitude strikes a chord among actors who are seeking to balance commerce with art.

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