Sydney Sweeney's Madame Web Pay and the real reason for signing up revealed

Madam Web remains mired in negative press long after its disastrous box office returns have ended. A new report confirms that star Sydney Sweeney has agreed to direct the film to ensure Sony Pictures greenlights her hit romantic comedy starring Glen Powell. Everyone but you.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sweeney has signed on for a supporting role in the Sony Spider-Man universe Madam Web as a bargaining chip to help Everyone but you come into effect. According to a Sony source: “She wanted them to know that she was a team player.” Everyone but you finally premiered last December, almost two months earlier Madam Web made his theatrical bow, becomes a box office hit ($220 million worldwide on a budget of $25 million) despite mixed reviews. After the success of this film, Sweeney quickly became one of the highest paid actresses of “her generation” with the money she now earns for her roles.

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Madam Web It was a career low for Sweeney, as the maligned film set several unfortunate records, becoming SSU's lowest-rated film (11% on Rotten Tomatoes) and worst-grossing film ($100.5 million worldwide), with he barely made his budget. However, Sweeney came out anyway Madam Web with a respectable payday, rake in $750,000 for her work. She is now Everyone but you The payment was reportedly $2 million.

The new report backs up what Sweeney said several months ago, claiming she was involved Madam Web was a “strategic business decision” that allowed her to build and secure relationships with Sony executives Everyone but you was made. Although Madam Web Having experienced a mini-renaissance in streaming following her move to Netflix, Sweeney insisted she was glad to have directed the SJ Clarkson-directed flick, claiming she has no regrets and is “grateful” for the opportunity. Sweeney portrays Julia Cornwall in Madam Webwhich stars Dakota Johnson as the eponymous paramedic and hero, Celeste O'Connor, Isabela Merced, Tahar Rahim, Adam Scott, Emma Roberts and Mike Epps.

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Since then, Sweeney has gone from strength to strength Madam WebLead actor in neon horror film, Immaculate and Ron Howard's survival thriller, Edenwhich premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September. She will also return for the third season of the acclaimed HBO teen drama. euphoriawhich is set to begin production in 2025, although there are issues and delays being worked on behind the scenes to make this happen.

Sydney Sweeney's most recent role reportedly grossed $7.5 million

Meanwhile, Sweeney has been busy filming an upcoming A24 biopic about legendary boxer Christy Martin. In recent set photos, she can be seen looking unrecognizable as she prepares to play the lead character. She also recently landed a role in Lionsgate's upcoming thriller. The housemaidwhich will reportedly give her one 7.5 million dollars Payday.

Fans can stream Madam Web And Everyone but you via Netflix.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Cassandra Webb is a New York paramedic who shows signs of clairvoyance. She must deal with revelations about her past and protect three young women from a mysterious enemy who wants them dead.

director

SJ Clarkson

Release date

February 14, 2024

Pour

Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Dakota Johnson, Emma Roberts

writer

Kerem Sanga, Matt Sazama, Burk Sharpless

Main genre

Superhero