John Malkovich, Marvel and Low Pay

The hardest movie John Malkovich ever made: “At least a thousand variations of every line”
Malkovich reflects on the experience in an interview with GQ saying “One of the hardest things I’ve ever done was a film called Penguins of Madagascar, a children’s film where I played an octopus”. The cephalopod in question is named Dave and who aims to kill or hurt penguins (or something) for upstaging his popularity at the brooklyn zoo.
John Malkovich Says He Turned Down Marvel Movies Before ‘Fantastic Four’ Due to Low Pay
"If you’re going to hang from a crane in front of a green screen for six months, pay me," the veteran actor says.
John Malkovich On Why He Rejected Marvel Movies Before ‘Fantastic Four': "You Don't Want To Pay Me, It's Cool, But Then I Don't Want To Do It"
John Malkovich will be starring in Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps this summer and recently opened up about why it took him this long to act in one. In a new interview, Malkovich revealed the real reason he had not appeared in the MCU until now was due to pay.
John Malkovich said he refused to appear in Marvel movies for years before 'Fantastic Four' because the studio 'didn't want to pay me'
John Malkovich told GQ that he turned down multiple Marvel roles before agreeing to appear in "The Fantastic Four: First Steps."
John Malkovich Explains Why He Didn't Agree To Any Marvel Movie Before Fantastic Four, And The Perfect Quote From The Actor's Resume Comes To Mind
Robert Pattinson told Associated Press journalist Sian Watson on the “Mickey 17” red carpet that it’s “quite strange” to have a fanbase that is now dominated by men, which is likely due to his role as Bruce Wayne/Batman in Matt Reeves’ beloved 2022 comic book tentpole “The Batman.” A sequel is set to go into …
John Malkovich Says He Turned Down Marvel for Years Due to ‘Grueling’ Productions for Minimal Pay
Malkovich told GQ that he turned down working in the Disney franchise for years prior to making his Marvel debut with “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.” The undisclosed role reunites him with director Matt Shaman, whom directed Malkovich in 2014 film “Cut Bank.”
John Malkovich reveals he previously rejected Marvel movies due to pay
John Malkovich reveals he rejected Marvel movies due to low pay offered in the studio's deals. However, he has finally agreed to star in 'The Fantastic Four.'
John Malkovich reveals he turned down Marvel films before 'Fantastic Four' due to payment issues
Veteran actor John Malkovich revealed that he turned down previous Marvel films due to pay disagreements but agreed to join 'The Fantastic Four: First
John Malkovich Reveals the Surprising Reason Why He Declined Marvel Offers Before Securing 'The Fantastic Four' Role
John Malkovich reveals why he turned down Marvel roles before joining The Fantastic Four. Find out what changed his mind.
John Malkovich on the ‘Fun,’ but ‘Very Odd Experience’ Shooting ‘Fantastic Four’ and Singing Pop Songs in ‘Opus’
In “Opus,” Malkovich plays Alfred Moretti, a former pop star who attempts a comeback after 30 years of hiding from the public ...
What’s So Mysterious About John Malkovich?
He’s one of our most dependably freaky movie stars, and, in A24’s Opus he transforms into a reclusive pop star. To learn ...
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One Fantastic Four: First Steps Star Said No To The MCU In The Past
John Malkovich joined The Fantastic Four film after declining prior MCU role offers due to compensation. Malkovich enjoyed ...
A24’s ‘Opus’ Releases John Malkovich Track From Nile Rodgers & The Dream — Recorded Between Sessions With Beyoncé
Thanks to A24 and 'Opus' writer-director Mark Anthony Green, John Malkovich is officially in his pop girly era.