US EditionGene Hackman Was Apparently Furious About His Salary for The Royal Tenenbaums
- Gene Hackman starred in Wes Anderson's 2001 film The Royal Tenenbaums but expressed strong dissatisfaction with his flat salary.
- Anderson used a flat-fee payment model adopted from his earlier film Rushmore, which led Hackman, unlike other cast members, to contest the pay structure.
- Hackman reportedly offered to accept the same amount as much younger actor Jason Schwartzman, insisting he needed to leave for a golf tournament, showing his reluctance despite commitment.
- Anderson admitted in a 2025 interview that Hackman was 'furious' about the money, and the actor left the production without saying goodbye, causing friction between them.
- Despite initial tensions, Hackman later appreciated the completed film, but Anderson regretted not communicating the vision better during production, highlighting ongoing respect amid conflict.
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Wes Anderson Recalls Late Gene Hackman 'Was Furious' Over 'Royal Tenenbaums' Salary and 'Didn't Enjoy' Making Movie
"I was probably too young and it was annoying to him," Anderson recalled of his on-set dynamic with the late actor, who died in February at age 95Stefania D'Alessandro/WireImage; James Hamilton/Touchstone/Kobal/Shutterstock Wes Anderson at the 80th Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sept. 1, 2023; Gene Hackman in The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)Wes Anderson opened up to The Sunday Times about the late Gene Hackman, recalling he …
Wes Anderson Says Gene Hackman Was ‘Furious’ Over ‘Royal Tenenbaums’ Pay and ‘Left Without Saying Goodbye’; They Never Spoke After Film’s Release: ‘We Had Friction’
Wes Anderson spoke to The Sunday Times about the infamous set tension that existed on the set of 2001’s “The Royal Tenenbaums” due to Gene Hackman, who passed away in April. Bill Murray spoke to the Associated Press in the wake of Hackman’s death and said “he was really difficult” on set. “Gene was very annoyed about the money,” Anderson now revealed. “He was furious. Also, he didn’t want to do the film anyway. I talked him into it — I just di…
Wes Anderson Says Gene Hackman Was ‘Grumpy’ About ‘Royal Tenenbaums’ Salary
According to renowned director Wes Anderson, the late Gene Hackman could be “grumpy” — especially when it comes to his money. “Gene was very annoyed about the money,” Anderson told The Times of London in an interview published on Sunday, May 18.. “He was furious. Also, he didn’t want to do the film anyway. I talked him into it — I just didn’t go away.” Hackman, who starred in Anderson’s 2001 film The Royal Tenenbaums, was apparently not happy wi…
Wes Anderson says Gene Hackman was 'furious' over salary for 'The Royal Tenenbaums'
Wes Anderson at the 78th Cannes Film Festival this week.Jacopo Raule/GC Images/Getty ImagesWes Anderson said his system of paying the cast of "The Royal Tenenbaums" caused "friction" with Gene Hackman.He told the Sunday Times that Hackman "was very annoyed about the money."Anderson uses a flat-rate payment model, which is gaining popularity in Hollywood.Wes Anderson's 2001 movie "The Royal Tenenbaums" featured a mix of veteran Hollywood actors a…
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