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Morgan Freeman Says High Pay Can Outweigh a Weak Script

He uses salary plus standing to prompt script fixes, signaling how elder actors trade pay, influence, and longevity.

Overview

  • Freeman discussed his approach to choosing work in a New York Times interview published Sunday, saying a big paycheck can justify signing on to a mediocre script.
  • He said that when he flags lines or scenes that do not work for him, production teams usually fix those problems before or during filming.
  • The 89-year-old told reporters he has no plans to retire and will keep accepting roles as long as his health holds and offers arrive.
  • The comments ran as Freeman promoted Lioness season three on Paramount+ and coincided with his blues album release on Friday.
  • Freeman’s remarks underline an industry norm for veteran stars: they balance script quality, pay, location and on-set influence when deciding whether to take a part.