20 times actors were drastically underpaid for iconic roles

12) ⁠Bill Murray - Rushmore

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Bill Murray was paid just $9,000 for his role as the quixotic Herman Blume in Wes Anderson's Rushmore, 1998. He supported indie projects. Murray accepted a fraction of what he would charge normally because he believed in Anderson's vision. The film became a cult classic, and Murray's performance revitalized his career with him receiving wide critical acclaim. Murray's willingness to accept lower wages has led to many successful collaborations with Anderson in films like The Royal Tenenbaums and Moonrise Kingdom.

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