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In the highly competitive acting industry, success is never guaranteed due to which a lot of actors initially struggle financially. To overcome this, many actors have side-jobs or a primary source of income while auditioning for their big break.
Star Warsfame, Harrison Ford, is remembered for his iconic role as Han Solo in the series, but not a lot of fans know that he had another identity. Before becoming a recognized actor, Ford worked as a carpenter to help earn a living for his family. This financial security enabled him to pick and choose his offers at will.
When Harrison Ford almost turned down this hit movie
BeforeStar Wars, Harrison Ford already gained a reputation due to his movieAmerican Graffiti(1973). ThisGeorge Lucasdirectorial helped put the skilled actor in the limelight and gained him the necessary exposure to kickstart his acting journey.
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But a lot of fans do not know thatHarrison Fordalmost turned down this movie offer due to unmatched expectations. The actor already had a serious carpentry job which paid him well enough to look after his family and their needs.The initial offer for the movie was $485 a week, but since he himself made $500 per week, he didn’t want to take the job.
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Fortunately after some negotiations and careful consideration, Ford signed on to the film and played the character of Bob Falfa.American Graffitiwent on to become a significant hit and helped Ford gain recognition, years later leading him to collaborate again with the director, asHan SoloinStar Wars.
Financial Security: A necessity for new actors
Ford is not the only one who had a monetary shield in mind while looking for acting jobs, as a lot of other Hollywood celebrities do not solely depend on their roles for money. Looking for proper scripts that match the financial expectations one has in mind, is not that easy.
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Actor Joe Manganiello worked as a bartender and writer for a long time before landing his roles in True Blood and Magic Mike. Daniel Craig too worked as a waiter, bartender, and did several odd jobs while auditioning for roles. Actresses likeMegan Foxand Demi Moore worked as models while searching for adequate scripts.
Having a stable job did work in Ford’s favour since he was able to be more deliberate while choosing his scripts. The actor went on to appear in amazing movies likeStar Wars(1977),Raiders of the Lost Ark(1981),The Fugitive(1993),Air Force One(1997), and many more.
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WatchAmerican Graffition Amazon Prime Video andStar Wars(1977) on Disney+.
Shruti Pathak
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An entertainment writer with a passion for storytelling that transcends genres, Shruti Pathak is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Arts in English. She is also a devoted poetry enthusiast, exploring the beauty of language and emotion through verse. Obsessed with the show Friends, a self-proclaimed swiftie, and inspired by classical literature these are just some characteristics that describe the novice writer. Newly joining FandomWire as an intern writer, she hopes to share her thoughts while sharpening her writing skills on various entertainment topics.
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