Daisy Ridley is reportedly getting $12.5 MILLION to reprise her role as Rey Palpatine in the delayed Star Wars sequel sequel. That’s more than Mark Hamill got for The Last Jedi and just under what Harrison Ford reportedly got for The Force Awakens. Given that Rey is loved by Star Wars fans about as much as Captain Marvel, is Disney just looking for another tax write-off or what?!
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In a galaxy not so far away, Daisy Ridley is reportedly set to earn a whopping $12.5 million for her return as Rey Skywalker in the upcoming Star Wars film. This interstellar paycheck surpasses what she earned in her previous Star Wars appearances and places her among the highest-paid actors in the franchise, rivalling the likes of Harrison Ford but still not topping his payout.
Ridley’s journey as Rey began with “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” in 2015, where her initial compensation was relatively modest, estimated between $100,000 to $300,000. Fast forward to the present, and she’s securing a deal that’s light-years ahead of her debut paycheck. Ridley’s Rey Skywalker character, a central figure in the sequel trilogy, has been a topic of debate among fans, with some loving her and others critiquing the character’s development. This massive salary boost signifies Disney’s confidence in Ridley’s star power and the character’s draw, despite the mixed reception from the Star Wars fandom.
Regarding the comparison with Mark Hamill’s compensation for “The Last Jedi” and Harrison Ford’s for “The Force Awakens,” it’s essential to consider the evolving economics of the film industry and the rising salaries of top-tier actors. Ford, a longstanding icon in the Star Wars saga, reportedly received a substantial salary for his return, affirming his status as one of the franchise’s foundational stars.
The investment in Ridley’s Rey points to Disney’s strategy of banking on both new and legacy characters to propel the Star Wars universe forward. This move may be seen as an attempt to appeal to a broad audience, encompassing both long-time fans and newer generations. Whether this is a mere tax write-off or a calculated bet on the continued success of the franchise is a matter of perspective.
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