Sydney Sweeney is one of the most sought-after actresses: report

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After a two-year run in which she starred in projects such as Reality, Anyone But You, Madame Web and Flawless, 27-year-old actress Sydney Sweeney has become one of the most sought-after actresses in Hollywood, at least at least for today. as for her salary.

Reportedly, Cindy Sweeney — who will next star in Ron Howard’s upcoming film Eden alongside Ana de Armas and Vanessa Kirby — will receive a $7.5 million salary for her role in director Paul Feig’s upcoming thriller The Maid, based on the best-selling novel of the same name . .

For comparison, Sweeney was paid $2 million for Anyone but youwhich grossed over $220 million and became the biggest box office hit of her career.

In October, Sweeney received a $7.5 million payday for his role in The Maid, a Lionsgate thriller also starring Amanda Seyfried and directed by Paul Feig, multiple sources said. Hollywood Reporter“

“It seems that the standard is her Euphoria co-star Zendaya, who reportedly earned $10 million for starring in and producing the tennis drama. Contenders“

Sweeney has also proven herself to be an astute operator. TPP reports that she essentially agreed to star in Madame Web to get Anyone but you did. Madame Web turned out to be a notorious bomb, while Anyone but you became one of the surprise box office hits of 2023.

“The actress also played a key role in getting Anyone but you did. One source says Sweeney has agreed to initially star in a supporting role in the film. Madame Webpart of Sony’s Spider-Man-centric film universe as a way to help Anyone but you get the green light. “She wanted them to know she was a team player,” says a Sony Pictures source.”

It’s important to remember that in the era of mass franchising film production, the days of Julia Roberts’ $20 million salary are long gone, as is the general profitability of “movie stars” in general. Just look at what’s happened to Chris Evans since then. Avengers: Endgame. I bet you’re *very* excited. Red One…

Although Sweeney’s next film, Eden, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, it does not yet have a release date. Sweeney is also currently working on a biopic about boxer Christy Martin, a drama about the romance between Kim Novak and Sammy Davis Jr., and a remake of the cult classic 1960s sci-fi film. Barbarella.