Chris Hemsworth on why he chose projects based on financial decisions: “I’d think, ‘I came from nothing. Who am I to turn down that kind of money? Justifying things that weren’t the purest creative decision, but I’ll be able to pay for my parents’ house, or I’ll be able to help out my cousins.”
I’d do the same tbh. I have certain things I want oils never do for morality and personal reasons but if someone paid me stupid money for everything is else, I’d do the job in a heartbeat
SafariDesperate on
He’s not going to win the Oscar any time soon but he’s good to look at and elevated the MCU. I doubt he’s getting bombarded with scripts. At least he’s honest about it
Least-Plantain973 on
Seems a very natural human response.
TheSeedsYouSow on
Nothing wrong with that. It’s a job. Doesn’t have to be your passion too.
Impressive-Health670 on
I’d do the same and I’ve never understood why actors get criticized for that. The biggest factor in choosing my employer is my compensation, why wouldn’t it be for actors as well. Sure their job seems fun but at the end of the day it’s still work, if I’m taking time away from my family and friends and hobbies to work, I’m going to go with the highest bidder.
Sage_Planter on
This is extremely relatable. I’m obviously not making Hemsworth money (hah, I wish), but I am currently working at a job for a good paycheck that I would not pick if I was basing things off of fulfillment or joy.
RattusRattus on
Kind of like John Candy who would be in anything to help out a friend. And even if it’s not artistic, it doesn’t mean the art he makes can’t be meaningful to people.
cherrys_cherie on
Apparently the Hemsworth parents were a social service worker and an english teacher. They hit the jackpot with their kids
Moist-Coach-60 on
I would do it too for a check
OriginalSchmidt1 on
Sweet that he thinks of who he can help with the money and it just stuff he wants to buy. Most people would probably be thinking “but I could buy my dream car” super wholesome. Love Chris.
Gibberish94 on
Anthony Mackie shared similar thoughts a while ago. I wonder if working in the MCU gave them a different thought process of acting as a job vs passion.
LunatiCloud on
Listen, if you know your position and play the part, why not milk the cow dry?
Lilbiscuits666 on
He was fantastic in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. He did not get enough love for how good he was as Dr. Dementus. I blame the horrendous nose prosthetic 100%
Wide-Pop6050 on
This is grounded and reasonable. Makes sense
thedeebag on
Acting IS a job. It may be a creative driven job in its essence but it’s still a job. People need money to work! Totally reasonable thing to say imo
DreadfulDemimonde on
I appreciate when people are honest about things like this. “I have bills and an opportunity to secure the comfort of my entire immediate and possibly extended family for years” is not the same as “All I care about is money and all I want is more of it regardless of how I get it”.
CalHudsonsGhost on
I’ve “acted” like I like my boss for far less than he’s been paid.
Chicky_Melly on
The only thing I can’t get down with are the ads he did for the Meta glasses. That just felt icky.
Hot_Aside_4637 on
Michael Caine on doing Jaws 4: “I haven’t seen it, but I’ve seen the house it bought my mother, and it’s marvelous”.
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I’d do the same tbh. I have certain things I want oils never do for morality and personal reasons but if someone paid me stupid money for everything is else, I’d do the job in a heartbeat
He’s not going to win the Oscar any time soon but he’s good to look at and elevated the MCU. I doubt he’s getting bombarded with scripts. At least he’s honest about it
Seems a very natural human response.
Nothing wrong with that. It’s a job. Doesn’t have to be your passion too.
I’d do the same and I’ve never understood why actors get criticized for that. The biggest factor in choosing my employer is my compensation, why wouldn’t it be for actors as well. Sure their job seems fun but at the end of the day it’s still work, if I’m taking time away from my family and friends and hobbies to work, I’m going to go with the highest bidder.
This is extremely relatable. I’m obviously not making Hemsworth money (hah, I wish), but I am currently working at a job for a good paycheck that I would not pick if I was basing things off of fulfillment or joy.
Kind of like John Candy who would be in anything to help out a friend. And even if it’s not artistic, it doesn’t mean the art he makes can’t be meaningful to people.
Apparently the Hemsworth parents were a social service worker and an english teacher. They hit the jackpot with their kids
I would do it too for a check
Sweet that he thinks of who he can help with the money and it just stuff he wants to buy. Most people would probably be thinking “but I could buy my dream car” super wholesome. Love Chris.
Anthony Mackie shared similar thoughts a while ago. I wonder if working in the MCU gave them a different thought process of acting as a job vs passion.
Listen, if you know your position and play the part, why not milk the cow dry?
He was fantastic in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. He did not get enough love for how good he was as Dr. Dementus. I blame the horrendous nose prosthetic 100%
This is grounded and reasonable. Makes sense
Acting IS a job. It may be a creative driven job in its essence but it’s still a job. People need money to work! Totally reasonable thing to say imo
I appreciate when people are honest about things like this. “I have bills and an opportunity to secure the comfort of my entire immediate and possibly extended family for years” is not the same as “All I care about is money and all I want is more of it regardless of how I get it”.
I’ve “acted” like I like my boss for far less than he’s been paid.
The only thing I can’t get down with are the ads he did for the Meta glasses. That just felt icky.
Michael Caine on doing Jaws 4: “I haven’t seen it, but I’ve seen the house it bought my mother, and it’s marvelous”.