These Are The Highest-Paid Film and Television Roles Of All Time

Ben Affleck, $14 Million

Ben Affleck's first role was in 1989's Field of Dreams and he was paid just $30. In 2016, his role in The Accountant earned him $14 million. He's also a prolific writer and producer, with credits on classics like Good Will Hunting.

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The More You Know

  • Often derided as a mega-flop, Waterworld actually took home nearly $90m more in worldwide box office than its estimated budget.
  • Daniel Radcliffe broke over 80 wands while filming the Harry Potter movies because he used them as drumsticks!
  • Matthew Broderick was convicted of careless driving in a car accident in which two people died.
  • Shooting for No Country For Old Men was interrupted for a day due to a smoke cloud from the set of There Will Be Blood, which was also filming in the area.
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