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Josh Brolin is an incredible actor who has graced several movies with his extraordinary talent and genius. Part of several acclaimed cult classics along with being a beloved Marvel star, Brolin still is underrated despite being in the industry for decades.
However, before he broke into the mainstream, way before his popular portrayal of Thanos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the actor was just another broke actor. In a recent interview, Brolin got candid and revealed how a paycheck from Ridley Scott’sAmerican Gangstersaved his career.
Josh Brolin RevealsAmerican GangsterSaved Him From Ruin
Josh Brolin is an incredibly versatile actor, who can seamlessly transition between roles, from the brooding intensity of his portrayal of Thanos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to his deeply human performances in dramas. Known for movies likeDeadpool 2, No Country for Old Men,andSicario,Brolin has appeared in several critically acclaimed movies throughout his life.
However, there was once a time when the actor was struggling to make ends meet. Having devoted his life to theatre afterThrashin’(seeNY Times), Brolin’s career was in decline. It wasn’t untilNo Country for Old MenandAmerican Gangsterthat his career started growing once again.
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But it wasn’t the Oscar-winning Coen brother’s movie butRidley Scott‘s biographical crime drama that saved him from ruin. In a recent appearance on theHawk vs Wolfpodcast, the actor exclaimed how he cried after receiving a hefty paycheck from the film.
It turns out American Gangster did well… I was totally broke and I got called by my lawyer… I f**king started crying… I’ve never even seen money like this.
Having receivedhis first fat paycheck worth $6,000,000, it was a deeply personal moment for Brolin, who had never experienced such a moment before. However, after his comments went viral fans could not believe that Josh Brolin was evenbroke.
Fans Do Not Believe Josh Brolin Was Ever Broke
Josh Brolin is the son of actor the Emmy-winning actor James Brolin. The stepson of the acclaimed American singer-songwriter, actress, director, and producer Barbara Streisand, theDunestar comes from a family of highly accomplished overachievers.
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Hence, when his comments from thepodcastwent viral, fans refused to believe the actor was even broke or that he had never seen that kind of money given the success his father and stepmother had achieved.
While many hailed him as a wonderful actor who deserved the hefty paycheck, they refused to believe Brolin’s account of events. Although the actor has yet to respond to such comments, Brolin’s journey in the entertainment industry has been filled with challenges and successes.
American Gangstercan be streamed on Max.
Maria Sultan
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
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