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

18) Glenn Close - 'Guardians of the Galaxy'

Trending

Known better for dramatic roles, Glenn Close caught everyone off guard when she appeared as Nova Prime in Guardians of the Galaxy. She jokingly confessed that she took on the role for the paycheck, which she considered an opportunity to fund more meaningful work in theatre. However, she brought the gravitas that characterizes her performances to the role, lending credibility to the quirky adventure through space. Close was making the pragmatic decisions that actors tend to make to reconcile personal desire with the bottom line.

×

Was this article helpful?

Thank You for feedback