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Ryan Reynolds in ‘Deadpool’ (Photo: Joe Lederer/Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp. via AP) By Borys Kit and Pamela McClintock, The Hollyw...

'Deadpool' Success Leads to Big Paydays for Ryan Reynolds and Team

Ryan Reynolds in ‘Deadpool’ (Photo: Joe Lederer/Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp. via AP)

By Borys Kit and Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter

A version of this story first appeared in the March 4 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. To receive the magazine, click here to subscribe.

With Deadpool crossing $500 million at the global box office in less than two weeks, 20th Century Fox is sitting pretty considering the movie cost a mere $58 million to make. Now the game of how to divvy up the spoils begins.

According to sources, star and producer Ryan Reynolds was paid $2 million upfront and is said to be the only actor eligible for box-office bonuses and backend compensation. He’s now likely to make more than $10 million from the movie and possibly much more, especially if it reaches $800 million in global sales as projected. The big payday is impressive considering Reynolds, 39, was ice cold after Green Lantern (2011) and R.I.P.D. (2013) flopped. He’s signed for a sequel, though sources say his WME agents already are preparing for a big renegotiation that will significantly up his compensation for future installments.

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