2021s Don’t look upThe film, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio, was a satire on society’s response to the impending global crisis. The film was praised for its comedy, despite mixed reviews, and was even praised by scientists for its scientific accuracy. Receiving four Academy Award nominations, the film was named one of the best films of 2021.
The film was released in theaters within a very short period of time as it was quickly released on Netflix. Movie stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence received huge fees for their work in the film. This is not surprising since they are two of the biggest stars in Hollywood right now, so naturally their salaries are high.
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Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio received a total of $55 million for their work in 2021. Don’t look up
Budget of the film directed by Adam McKay 2021 Don’t look up was $75 million, and the salaries of its stars, Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio, totaled $55 million, of which DiCaprio received $30 million and Lawrence $25 million.
The huge salaries made sense since their influence is quite large and their name is enough to fill theaters. The film was released in US theaters on December 10, 2021, but ended after about 10 days. The film was then released on Netflix on December 24 and became the most-watched English-language film on the platform in its first week of release.
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Jennifer Lawrence was happy with her salary, although she received less than Leonardo DiCaprio.
When the two stars’ salaries were revealed, there was some debate about whether DiCaprio was getting paid more for his work in the film than Lawrence. Lawrence quickly addressed the issue while defending DiCaprio’s salary (via Vanity Fair)
“Leo brings in more box office money than me. I’m very lucky and happy with my deal.”
The film was nominated for four Academy Awards in the categories of Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, Best Original Score and Best Film Editing. The National Board of Review and the American Film Institute named the film one of the ten best films of 2021.
Possessing black humor and a sharp mind, Don’t look up managed to address themes of the climate crisis while simultaneously providing audiences with an entertaining and thought-provoking cinematic experience. In addition to Lawrence and DiCaprio, the film also stars Meryl Streep, Jonah Hill, Rob Morgan and Cate Blanchett.
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Source: IndiWire
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