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Harrison Ford, $65 Million

Harrison Ford agreed to return to the classic Indiana Jones franchise for a sequel in 2008. The deal was, he'd only reprise his character if he took part in the film's earnings. The studio wrote him a check for $65 million. 

A Job in Jeopardy

The plot of this Indy revival follows the archaeologist as he fights for his teaching job at Marshall College. Along the way, he assists Shia La Beouf's character in finding the famed "crystal skull" of Akator. In the middle of all that drama, he must defeat Russian spy Irina Spalko, played by Cate Blanchett. 

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The More You Know

  • During the filming of Star Trek (2009), Zachary Quinto could not manage to properly do the Vulcan salute. Eventually, J.J. Abrams had to glue his fingers together in order for Quinto to do it correctly.
  • Tom Cruise earned $75 Million for his role in Mission Impossible 2.
  • Before he was a star, Harrison Ford was a carpenter. He landed the role of Han Solo in the original Star Wars film. “I was quite surprised when I was offered the part,” Ford later said.
  • Morgan Freeman has a private pilot’s license, which he earned at the age of 65!
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.