As a seasoned cinephile with a penchant for uncovering hidden gems, I can confidently say that Eva Longoria‘s investment in John Wick was nothing short of a cinematic game-changer. The fact that she saved the film from certain doom and reaped the rewards of its subsequent success is nothing short of inspiring.
Not long ago, followers of the movie series John Wick were surprised to discover that Eva Longoria, once famous for her role in Desperate Housewives, rescued the film at the last possible moment. When production on the 2014 film was about to halt, Longoria poured $6 million into it to keep things running. Since this information has become known, Longoria is now disclosing that she continues to receive income from this investment, which played a crucial role in launching a highly successful franchise.
In an interview with Business Insider, Longoria shared that she’s been receiving payments from the John Wick movie for 10 years since its release. Previously, it was disclosed that the actress invested $6 million in the film when it was on the brink of financial collapse, a move that would have halted production altogether. This decision to invest happened within just 24 hours of what could have been the film’s cancellation, had Longoria not intervened. Although her intervention saved the movie, Longoria confessed that investing was uncharted territory for her. She admitted, “I was new to managing my finances, and it was a significant amount of money. I was like, ‘So how does this work?’ I didn’t have a clue. I wish I could say I was an investment prodigy, but I wasn’t.
Longoria stated that she continues to receive payments from the movie, however, she expressed a desire for her investment to be linked with the sequels since it’s well-known that the John Wick series has amassed over $1 billion worldwide box office revenue across its four films.
Indeed. My frustration lies in not being part of the larger group during that instance. It was a singular event, a risk I took. However, failing to be involved in every film was the lone error I made.
John Wick Was Not Expected to Be a Hit
2014’s “John Wick,” initially budgeted at $30 million, was not anticipated to rake in significant box office earnings. Instead, it only managed a moderate success in cinemas, earning a global total of $86 million. The filmmakers found it challenging to secure theatrical distribution before its premiere due to limited confidence in an action film led by debut directors, and Keanu Reeves’ previous struggles at the box office. Longoria later explained that her decision to invest was based on trusting the people behind the production and believing in their vision.
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It’s possible that Longoria might not be handling the financial aspects of the sequels, but her initial investment could have been crucial in bringing us this revolutionary action series. And rest assured, Eva Longoria is thriving post-John Wick; when asked about her earnings from the first movie, she casually mentioned, “Well, I’d need to double-check, but it’s definitely more than $6 million.
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2024-11-01 20:33