Liam Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson threaten to leave The Hunger Games
The news the other day was the Jennifer Lawrence received a huge pay increase for her role in The Hunger Games franchise. The Hollywood Reporter was saying it was as high as $10 million dollars. And while it’s not unusual for the main actor to make more than their co-stars, the salary increase has apparently started something of a salary war.
The International Business Times is reporting that Liam Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson also want an increase on their last pay with some reports suggesting that they are threatening to walk if they don’t get it:
“Liam Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson are demanding more money to appear in Hunger Games sequel, reports Radar Online. They are jealous that Jennifer Lawrence is signed on to earn $10 million for Catching Fire, she made $500k for the first film. They are threatening to walk if the movie studio doesn’t give them what they want,” reports Ocean Up, regarding the salary increase that the two male stars of “The Hunger Games” franchise demands for the sequel coming November of 2013.
The two male actors learned that from $500,000 Jennifer Lawrence’s got singed to do the sequel, “Catching Fire” for a whopping salary that’s twenty times bigger then her original. And that’s just for the second movie.
The two actors are not demanding as much as Jennifer’s salary since they know that she does play a much bigger role in the movies, but they just want something bigger than what was offered.
“With the success of the first movie, they feel that $5 million is a more suitable fee and are haggling with the studio before dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s on their deals. And they have even said they may not return for the sequel, which they hope will be a bargaining chip for a bigger pay packet.‘Continues Ocean Up.
As the International Business Times says, hopefully the producers will make sure that money doesn’t get in the way of making the rest of The Hunger Games films and that everything will stay on track.
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Just goes to show how greedy people can be. If they’re so dedicated to the film and the story they wouldn’t be threatening to walk. Just my opinion, needed to get it off my chest.
Totally agree with you! I said something very similar in my post.
They only said that because they know the producers and director wouldn’t say no because they don’t want or woundn’t let them leave. I totally understand why they did that it was reasonable I think.
OMG.
No. Please, no.
DON’T THEY EVEN DARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Josh Hutcherson isn’t really a loss, should have just let him.
What is wrong with you ?!
Josh played Peeta PERFECT ! He is an amazing actor and if he walked away from the movies , i wouldn’t watch them .
He did an okay job. In my opinion, he is veritically challenged. But he was paid $2M while Jennifer got $500,000. Do you think that was fair? Do you think the movie could be made without her?
I honestly think the problem is that Lionsgate put out the press release about how they gave all their executives multi-million dollar bonuses. They should have kept their mouths shut, banked the money, and quietly offered all returning cast members a higher salary with an even higher percentage of the take IF the movie is again a success.
I am true to the book(s). The movies need to be true to the books. With regards to the actors, I think it is like anything else in life. When you think you can’t be replaced with someone else that will be just as good, if not better, then you will lose. Your ego is bigger than your talent.
Agreed, KJ. Lionsgate really shouldn’t have flaunted that fact, but I don’t think that that’s what’s really making them ask for a higher paycheck.
Josh was better then Jen
From the Hollywood Reporter:
Lawrence’s co-stars Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth also are said to have renegotiated their contracts, but each will receive far smaller raises, according to sources. Lawrence, whose gritty performance was central to the film, is seen as the marquee star.
I TOTALLY AGREE. IF HE WAS GONE I WOULD NOT EVEN WATCH THEM!
I Tottally AGREE!!!!! I LOVE how josh was such a good actor of playing Peeta!!!!
are u out of ur mind?!?! he is perfect!! did u see the first movie? he was awesome!!!!!!
Gotta agree that Josh Hutcherson wouldn’t be much of a loss. I coudln’t see him as Peeta from the get-go.
Ugh. What a couple of babies. It’s all about money, money, money!!! These KIDS are making more money than anyone should, and now they have the audacity to demand more? Where does this sense of entitlement come from? It really surprises me that Jennifer is getting all high and mighty. She doesn’t seem like the type who would care about the size of her paycheck.
Josh and Liam both come off as being such big fans of the book and so humbled to be part of the experience. But things like this show their true colors. They’re just young and selfish, like the rest of them. How disappointing :/
With everything that is wrong with this country and how many people are going without, this kind of stuff just makes me sick.
Well if lions gate can’t really say no to them why not ask for more money
I couldn’t agree more. I love this trio very much and they’re adorable people, but sorry, when it comes to money, I can’t understand some people. I live in a 3rd world country and every day, I see sights of poverty, famine and need that would make anybody feel ashamed. So when I see some actors fighting over millions of dollars and going jealous because someone has gotten some more, it really unnerves me. Like, “Lol someone got 10mil for one movie, I’m sure they can’t afford a life with one million, can they?”
Yeah they can but when givin the opportunity to get more money take it
I don’t see that at all. You DO need money to, you know, LIVE. And it may not be just about the money, I consider its more a matter of principle. I don’t think it’s fair at all for Jennifer to get a raise and Liam and Josh don’t. While not being AS important as Jen is in the movies, they are EXTREMELY important. I don’t think they’re being selfish at all. Their just trying to get their fair share. I bet everyone here would do the same thing in their situation. That’s all I see.
BUT, you don’t know the whole story. She only got 1/2 M for the first one. They both got $1.9 million. How’s that fair?
NOOO ! They can’t go anywere !! NO !
I’m kinda having trouble believing it.
I’m not—they’re young celebrities who feel entilted to a load of cash. Pathetic, sorry, and just an overall letdown on people who supposedly care about the series and its fans. It’s true they’re in it for the money. All of them. Really is a surprise that Jennifer pulled such a girly, self-absorbed stunt. If they’re going to act like the immature children they are, I’m not so sure if I want them back or not, personally. =/
What. The. Fuck. I can’t believe it! :’(
How can they do that when they’re already signed in and probably even filming?
I don’t know…it may be true but not as dramatic as they make it look.
I know they did start filming in Pittsburgh @Rocio
Ok let them try that. I will personally find out where both of them live and mess them up. They are not quitting on us when we are almost there. They haven’t even announced Finnick yet. If they mess that up someones going to pay.Don’t mess with me Lionsgate/Liam/Josh.
I don’t think they’re so stupid to let Josh and Liam leave!
The movie would suck in those two werent in it!!!!!
IDK, the way the article reads makes it sound so terrible that they would hope to make more money on the sequels and to my knowledge it’s pretty common fair to do so after such a successful first movie. Radar Online calls them jealous and I think that is a classless statement to make just for the hype.
I am sure that they are re-negotiating their contracts, but I find it very hard to believe that they would threaten to “walk out”, especially Josh who is such a fan of the Trilogy and who has likened himself to be just like Peeta in real life.
They did a mistake with threatening to walk out. This will only cause problems on the set, even if they get what they want, and it will be a problem for marketing in general. When most marketing for the film and interviews is based in the fact that actors love the books (Josh says he completely relates to Peeta). Now, everytime they say that in an interview, I will think (and say on the internet) that they don’t love them that much if they wanted to leave.
Fuck Josh. Get a better Peeta.
I just can’t completely trust Ocean UP for reporting accurate/reputable information. I had never even heard of the site until today. After looking up the site I’m thinking it is more Gossip than anything else and this was probably more for just sensationalism than anything else.
It’s a rumor. Gosh. Radar online is VERY unreliable. True fans would know its rumor because we know josh and Liam. They both were very happy when they got the role, and josh was even a huge fan before the movie was Ben thought of. Josh is a very kid person, who is always thinking of others. He is right now helping a family raise money for their sick daughter. Josh would never be capable of this. He is the prefect peeta, and for you to say to get a better one? That’s sad. Great loyal fan you are. Yes maybe they asked for a raise but I can assure they didn’t demand it or threaten to walk out. I think they deserve a raise, considering, their being stalked, stangers camping out in their front laws. Their privacy got ripped out of their lives and the movie did a phenomenal job in the box office. Josh and Liam are very generous people. Josh even having his own charity for equal rights. Their are both wonderful people, and I will stay true to this fandom 100%.
Ditto what you said, Ana! I agree with you!
I get what you’re saying. It’s just, I felt so betrayed reading he’d just leave if he hadn’t a better salary. I don’t oppose to them asking for a bigger salary, but this kinds of threatening sound so against to what he’s always said that… I felt betrayed.
Now that you say that website is very unreliable, I kind of feel better about them. Don’t take me wrong, I love them and what they did, I just felt so betrayed reading that.
I agree 100% and they have already started filming @Ana
Also, I’m a true fan, just like everybody else
– don’t go telling people they are less fans than you.
Ok if you are a true fan why did you say f*** Josh??
Because we are fans of the books…not fans of the actor. You can be a stalker of the actor if you choose to…we don’t.
I tend to agree with you. The word “jealous” is emotive and it’s not surprising that they would be renegotiating but I would also be surprised that they would threaten to leave. At least I hill it’s not down to that
i heard that radar online is a site you cant trust so they probably didnt tell the whole story
All the principal actors have been signed on for a four film deal from the beginning. I’m not an expert in contracts, of course, but I imagine it would be pretty difficult for them to threaten to leave unless Lionsgate was not honoring some part of the contract. I’m sure this is just the media making a story. After the success of the first film, it only makes sense that there would be some renegotiating going on.
Funny isn’t? The boys were paid $1.5 and $2 Million for their first movie and JLaw only got $500,000. Now that she is the proven star of the trilogy, the boys want more.
I say dump them. There are plenty of other people who would be happy to take on the roles.
I’ve looked all over for this information on their salaries for the first movie and I can’t seem to find anything on any site about it. Could you possibly point me in the right direction for the info?
Not anymore, I can’t. It and the video where Jennifer turned to Josh and said, ‘I just found out you got paid alot more for this movie than me.’ Both have been removed or blocked.
BTW, you can find his salary for Journey to the Center of the Earth 2…$900,000. Paychecks prior to that were in the $425,000.
The killer is, the guys will be able to work as leading men into their 50′s but unless JLaw takes character actor parts, she will only be a leading lady through her early 40′s…if she is lucky.
Everyone needs to stop overreacting and start taking the media with a grain of salt. This articles reeks of BS. And it may not even be Josh and Liam themselves who are wanting more, it could be their REPRESENTATION. Of course when they see Jennifer get such a substantial raise, they’re going to want to capitalize for their clients, that also means a bigger service fee for the representation. This will be the most profitable franchise in the next few years and of course everyone is going to want a bigger piece. They’ve signed on for all the movies and do you really think they would let the boys walk? It’s not as simple as “I’m gone! Bye!” The ripple effect that would cause would be too big. Josh’s side could get a more considerable raise, but what has Liam got to hang over their heads? Appearing in the movie for 5 minutes? Let’s be honest he wouldn’t be a huge loss, he’s still most known for being Miley’s boyfriend not Gale Hawthorne. Yes I will admit he was a scene stealer and a very good Gale, but it’s not like he’ll be in Catching Fire anymore than The Hunger Games. I could imagine a substantial raise for him in the Mockingjay movies. Jennifer Lawrence more than deserves her raise. She carries the entire movie and guess what? She’s going to give an Oscar worthy performance each time. The boys? Not so much.
I agree for somewhat of what you say. I mean, yes, this is obviously, maybe, somewhat of a rumor because we all know Josh. Well, some could argue and say maybe he’s just playing it off for the camera, but Josh wouldn’t walk away from a film franchise that he loves so much. Every single interview he’s in he claims he IS Peeta and loves to work with every single person and crew on the set of the Hunger Games. Maybe, like E said, it is their representation. Liam, I’m too sure if it is his reps because, to me, he never seemed as into the films as Jen and Josh. Josh, I personally think, wouldn’t walk away even if he won’t get the 5 million he wants because he loves the films too much. And, not everything on the internet is true, so just remember that. And for everyone who thinks Josh isn’t a good Peeta, I’m sorry but please get over yourselves! Josh is staying on the franchise no matter how pissed you are that he’s still there. He delivered and he did a damn good job, so everyone can shut it because Joshua Ryan Hutcherson is THE BEST Peeta they could have ever cast.
Mini rant over. c;
they dont dare. they would lose their entire fandom including me if they wouldnt be in CF just because of money. i thought this whole thing would mean so much to them, at least to josh. i think they would never leave , theyre just saying to get more money
OMG!!!! plz just let the guys have wot they want, especially Josh, so they don’t walk out, i think liam is a great gale and josh, well he is an AMAZING peeta. if he walks out i will be 4ever annoyed
lionsgate will never be able to find another actor that connects so much 2 peeta like josh hutcherson. I don’t if liam walks out but i still like him as gale.
Josh Hutcherson, PLZ PLZ PLZ stay as Peeta Mellark, u r AMAZING. i luv u josh hutcherson!!!
MAY THE ODDS BE EVER IN JOSH AND LIAM’S FAVOUR!!!!
Don’t you people understand that like everyone loves money? Almost every person is greedy enough to want more money especially when they feel they deserve it and can get it. I never blame anybody for wanting more money no matter who they are and that is no example of who they are as a person.
I don’t believe it, but if it’s true, they hetter pay up. I will be majorly pisssed of they lose Josh as Peeta.
This really isn’t anything to worry about lionsgate cant really say no
OH MY JOSH
DON’T YOU DARE LEAVE! YOU GUYS ARE PERFECT!
oKAY….Still, I think that is incredibly stupid and greedy. But I understand it..
JUST DON’T FREAKING DO IT
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someone who gets it
Sorry, this story just doesn’t ring true to me. For one thing there is no way that Lionsgate is still negotiating salary with either of these men two weeks before filming is to start. Trust me, these contracts were all signed and in the bag ages ago.
Did the two men ask for a raise in salary? Possibly, even probably. Were they ever going to walk? I HIGHLY doubt it. Not just because they both seem like fans of the project but because they signed contracts for all 4 movies initially and there can be MASSIVE ramifications for breaking a contract like that. They could theoretically get sued for loss of money due to delays in filming, loss of profits and all kinds of other damages. This actually happened to an actress about 15 years ago, I can’t remember her name anymore sadly. And that should also tell you something, that it could seriously impact their ability to pull big roles later on. Can people walk away from projects? Of course.
But if you are one of the three major characters in a huge franchise that you are contracted to be in believe me the fall out would be so huge you wouldn’t leave for anything short of a major emergency.
As an aside, please remember that gossip sites aren’t the most reputable places to get news. And anyone who’s been following the 10,000 casting rumors for this movie should know that.
well if your so sure all the contracts were already signed then how do you explain how none of us know who all the parts are by. but i do have to agree with you on some level… it does seem outrageous..
I ment for Josh, Liam and Jennifer and any one who signed for all 4 movies initially. Sorry I wasn’t clear on that.
NO JOSH, LIAM DONT LEAVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU ARE PERFECT FOR YOUR PARTS!!! CATCHING FIRE AND MOCKINGJAY WOULDNT BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU IN IT!!!!!!! the movies might still be good, but not as good without you!
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO THAT WOULD MAKE ME THE SADDEST PERSON ALIVE IM ABOUT TO CRY JUST GIVE THEM THE MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!PLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASE
JOSH PLEASE DONT LEAVE PLEASE DONT I ADMIRE YOU WAY TOO MUCH YOU ARE PEETA YOU NEED TO BE PEETA OR ELSE WMY WHO LIFE WILL SHATTER PELASEPLEASE STAY
I don’t understand…are people more upset that they would threaten to leave or more upset that they would like a higher salary?
The RUMOR of them threatening to leave just doesn’t hold water for me, but them re-negotiating their contracts isn’t greedy or anything new for that matter. Jennifer Lawrence is doing it, the Twilight actors did it, Robert Downey Jr. did it, even TV actors do it.
although i would cry for mounths if josh left the movie i agree they should get more money they are big parts they should get just as mutch as jen does!
With that statement, why wasn’t Jennifer paid what they got for doing the FIRST movie?
Josh: $2M +
Liam: $1.5+
JLaw: $500,000+
It might’ve been because she was a bit of a newer talent then the other 2, but I really doubt it… There’s no real rational reason that I can come up with for why she was paid as much, if not more as the other 2. : /
*wasn’t
Plus, she is the Oscar Nominee. The other’s are not.
I think this does have to do with how Jennifer Lawrence spiked her deal for money, but I really don’t think that they’re going to walk out on the movie, especially with the trilogy already in progress. Plus, somewhere in their contract it most likely states that they can’t just leave, that they’re signed on for all 4 movies, inless somehow Lionsgate messed the contract up or something, or violated it themselves.
But also, I think that if they even really said that they would walk away from the movie, it’s either a publicity stunt/lie or it’s a bluff in my opinion.
Either way, I don’t see how it would be too much of trouble to give Liam, Josh and Jennifer a higher raise for this movie. (Not that they all have to be 10 million dollars bonuses or anything, but you get the point.)
Okay, mini rant/opinion over. :3
I believe that they asked for more money since Jennifer got a huge raise but i dont believe it for a second that Josh and Liam threatened to walk out. its just a bunch of gossip to get everyone going crazy
it doesn’t matter what anyone thinks about their acting. If they want to keep the fans of the movies, they need to meet their demands. to change those 2 MAIN characters would be suicide to the movies.
UG! *Groan* Really? Your freaking rich allready!! You don’t NEED much more!!
first of all of coarse they’re making it more dramatic than it really is. second josh should make more than liam because liams character doesn’t really do much until book 3. i mean the first movie he was in like 3 scenes.
they’re being selfish……they better do the movie..so many people want them and love the movie bcuz of them and if they quit, they’re bringing everyone down..they’ll be hated if they do…
Chill, guys. This may just be talk and gossip. I wouldn’t consider “Ocean Up” on the forefront of breaking truth.
True or not true, or “real or not real” if you will, Josh and Liam are not “lookers” in my eyes. As in, attractive. They’re not ugly, no, but they’re not particularly handsome or hot, either. Their performances as Gale and Peeta were so-so—as was Jennifer’s performance as Katniss, sad to say. You can jump on my back and beat me with Thread’s whip covered in Gale’s blood if you want, but it’s true in my eyes. And for Jennifer to be such a fine actress, looks and talent wise, it was dreadful to see her act so “bland” in the movie. The reaping was her most emotional part, in my opinion.
But this is ridiculous! All three are rich enough. All three have too much money for their age. If only Jennifer would have Katniss’ mindset and agree that she has more money than what to use it for. Yes, I know Jennifer is not Katniss—she is Katniss’ actress, but you know what I mean. And it’s true they are signed on to the rest of the series. I don’t know how any of these alleged truths/rumors came to be, but it’s getting old. Fast. I wish someone would release a statement—to confirm that the trio are either not as joyful or humble as they seem, or that this is just a mess of rumors. Anyway, I can’t wait for Catching Fire. It’s going to be amazing. Look at the cast!
please dont
i seriously dont blame them heres what i think happened jen got a salary upgrade to 10 million who shouldnt josh and liam get 5 mil it makes sense to me!!!! i really doubt there threatening to leave thats just the media hipen up the story
They work in a greedy industry, so they should get the money they can. Its just, in my opinion Liam did nothing that is worth 5M. Jen did earn her raise
RE-LAX …….. They are doing what all stars do…. ok now we know the movie will bring in some money and you are giving the star a big bump showing you know that (this is a job – getting a raise) Now they want their bump…. it won’t be as much but they have to get what they are going to get to carry them through the two to five years it will take to make the franchise…. who knows this could be the only chance they get…. pretend you got straight A’s last June… you hit the parents for a raise in allowance… because let’s face it… those A’s may never come around again…. gather ye roses while ye may….
They are not crazy…. they are not going anywhere…. Twilighters stayed didn’t they
Hollywood is a business and studios are more than willing to exploit everything and everyone to squeeze out a few more bucks. The thing is as soon as actors treat it like a business, they get slammed for being greedy.
The first film was kept low on budget and the actors weren’t paid well because it wasn’t assured that it would be successful. Lionsgate went on to make a KILLING on it, so surely the actors deserve a promotion for delivering that huge profit to them. Also the franchise hinges on these actors, so why shouldn’t they be paid in accordance with how crucial they are?
Actually, Lionsgate has not made a killing and has gone two quarters since THG release without showing a profit.
I highly doubt this is true. I mean we’ve heard how dedicated they are to the books and Josh has already gone blonde for the part! I dont know what you think, but to me, these arent signs that they will just walk out on this film. That being said I believe they probably will get the raise they want because the producers and director dont want to take a chance and have two of the major characters walk out on this film. I do have to say though that if they are threatening to leave(whether they will or not) I kinda goes to show that when you get into this business, you think you deserve a lot of money and may even get greedy. Hopefully this will not be the case for the actors/actresses taking part in this film.
NNNNNOOOOO!!! After reading that my heart stopped literally!!! Josh and Liam cant leave. If they did, total hell will break loose. Fans will hunt them down and plead them to come back. So they will never do anything like that. They probably need a reason to get more money. So they threatened to leave.
I don’t believe this story. Just my 2 cents.
I would just be happy to play a role in the Hunger Games for free!!
Geez I would be in the Hunger Games movies if they just payed for my hotel room and transportation fees or ANY MOVIE for that matter and be perfectly happy. Besides they already are making quite a bit of money and it’s not like they are out because it’s kinda hard to spend millions of dollars in just a matter of years (or not really but most people it would last them their whole life).
If Josh left I’d be really sad. Liam meh, but still change of casting in one characer is always akward.
Besides I am sure there are plenty of people around the world who would take that money anyway and not demand a raise.
If it’s not true then good. If it is, shame on them for the greed and selfishness.
Hmmm….well, they certainly don’t deserve more or even as much as J. Lawrence. I also don’t think they carried more weight in the film than Elizabeth Banks, Stan Tucci, Wes Bentley, Woody Harrelson, Donald Sutherland, etc, etc. Meanwhile, Lionsgate just posted its second quarter since Hunger Game’s release and they STILL haven’t shown a profit. If true (which I doubt), this story does them no credit and cannot endear them to far more seasoned fellow cast members or to management.
I think there is a reason this story isn’t on any major/reputable entertainment news sites…because it just doesn’t seem true.
I know, right? The Hunger Games Stars I know wouldn’t do anything like that! I really hope its not true.
Thats the thing, u dont know them. U just no Katniss and Peeta not Jennifer and Josh.
WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
what are they talkin bout
this cannot be true bc this is the first time i hear about this!
Liam and Josh should get ALMOST as much money as Jennefer gets! Sure Jennifer is the main characther but so is Peeta and Liam. They should each get about the same amount.
What i mean is Josh and Liam should get what they want! I mean it is not Hunger games wthout Peeta or Liam!! ;D All im saying.
I agree entirely. Sure, they shouldn’t get the SAME amount, but close it would be fair.
But I also really don’t believe this is true….but I don’t know. I mean, if I was in their position, I would be kind of mad, too….
Again, they tell you what she made for the first film and her new pay check. They DON’t tell you that both Josh and Liam made 4 times more than she did for the first film…$1.9 Million each.
Where’s the justice in that?