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Batman is one of the most popular and enduring superheroes of all time. And this franchise has featured some of the biggest names in Hollywood. From Adam West, and Michael Keaton to Christian Bale and Ben Affleck- each actor has brought their unique essence to this timeless and beloved character.
But, Ben Affleck or Christian Bale is not the highest-paid actor in DC’sBatmanfranchise. It’sThe Departedstar Jack Nicholson, who surpassed everyone at that time in terms of paycheck.
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How Jack Nicholson Earned More than the Rest?
Jack Nicholsonportrayed Joker in Tim Burton’s 1989Batmanand received a $6 million upfront salary. But he at the end of the movie’s run made a staggering amount of money from it which made him the highest-paid actor in the Batman franchise.
Seeing the potential of the movie,The Shiningactor negotiated a contract that gave him a percentage of the film’s profits. This was a very smart move on Nicholson’s part, asBatmanwas a huge box-office success, grossing over $411 million worldwide. And thus Nicholson was said to have earned more than $50 million.
Nicholson just said 585 words in the entirety ofBatmanand he made this big fat payday of anywhere between $164-166k per word.
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How Much Ben Affleck, Christian Bale, or Arnold Schwarzenegger Earned in theBatmanFranchise?
Ben Affleckmade his debut inBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice(2016) before appearing inSuicide Squad(2016) andJustice League(2017). Affleck’s portrayal of Batman was darker and more brooding than previous interpretations of the character. He was paid between $10 and $20 million for his role as Batman.
Christian Baleplayed BatmanBatman Begins(2005),The Dark Knight(2008) andThe Dark Knight Rises(2012). According to reports, Bale made $9 million for Batman Begins, $10 million for The Dark Knight plus a hefty bonus of $20 million, and $15 million for The Dark Knight Rises.
Arnold Schwarzeneggerplayed the villain Mr. Freeze in Joel Schumacher’s 1997 filmBatman & Robin.Batman and Robinwas the fourth film in theBatmanfranchise and was directed by Joel Schumacher. The film had a massive budget, estimated to be between $125 million and $160 million. Schwarzenegger earned a whopping $25 million for his role as Mr. Freeze.
Batmanis available for streaming on Prime Video and can be bought/rented on Apple TV.
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Prantik Prabal Roy
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Prantik Prabal Roy is a content writer at FandomWire. With over three years of experience in content writing for various media houses, he takes great interest in telling stories about Hollywood celebrities and the world revolving around them. He has done his Master’s in English literature and diploma course in journalism. Being a literature student, he has the ability to delve into the matter and analyse it thoroughly to give the readers a clear view on the specific topics.
