Dwayne Johnson Reportedly Gets The Most Paid For A Single Role With His Upcoming ‘Red One’ Movie

Dwayne Johnson’s highly-anticipated film, “Red One,” is generating a lot of buzz as it promises to secure him the biggest paycheck ever received by an actor. Johnson, who transitioned from being a WWE star to a successful movie actor in recent years, has firmly established himself as one of the industry’s biggest stars, making a mark with his performances in blockbuster franchises like Fast & Furious, Jumanji, the DCEU, and various independent action films. Having concluded production earlier this year, “Red One” is set to deliver an action-packed Christmas adventure and is eagerly awaited by fans as it gears up for an exclusive release on Prime Video during the 2023 holiday season.

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According to Puck News, Dwayne Johnson’s role of Callum Drift, the Commander of the E.L.F., in “Red One,” garnered him an incredible $50 million. This enormous figure not only reflects the peak of Johnson’s career earnings, but it is also the highest payment ever recorded for an actor in a single role. This significant investment indicates the enormous faith in Johnson’s skills and the anticipation surrounding his performance.

@Fan_FlickOn tweets about Johnson’s hefty paycheck for “Red One”:

Dwayne Johnson was reportedly paid $50 million for his role in #RedOne making him the highest paid actor of all time.

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— joey (@Fan_FlickOn) July 18, 2023

Prior to securing $50 million for his role in Red One, Dwayne Johnson’s biggest salary was a tie for $23.5 million for his roles in 2019’s Jumanji: The Next Level and Netflix’s Red Notice. Nonetheless, his other notable projects like Black Adam ($22.5 million), Jungle Cruise ($22 million), and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw ($20 million) did not fall behind in terms of remuneration. Johnson’s salary for Red One surpasses the previous record holders, which were tied at $40 million for Robert Downey Jr.’s Captain America: Civil War paycheck and Will Smith’s salary for his Academy Award-winning performance in King Richard.

The traditional industry practice for Hollywood’s top stars in recent years was a pay of $20 million including a percentage of the film’s box office proceeds. However, with the rise of streaming platforms, the landscape has evolved substantially. Prime Video and Netflix, for example, frequently opt for direct-to-streaming releases, resulting in a different payment plan. Under these circumstances, stars are often compensated in advance based on an estimated projection of box office earnings. Red One is also being produced by Dwayne Johnson’s Seven Bucks Productions, which could contribute to his record-breaking salary. While Johnson has a track record as a consistent box office draw, it remains to be seen whether his substantial contract for Red One will yield promising gains.

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