Even with a pay cut, Johnny Depp received $10 million for a movie that made a loss of $190 million

Johnny Depp has long been associated with larger-than-life characters on the silver screen, from Captain Jack Sparrow to Edward Scissorhands.

However, his role in the 2013 action-adventure film The Lone Ranger revealed a different facet of his commitment to his craft and the film industry as a whole.

In a surprising move, Depp opted to take a significant salary cut for his involvement in the project, making a statement about his dedication to storytelling over personal gain.

Directed by Gore Verbinski, who previously collaborated with Depp on the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, The Lone Ranger aimed to bring new life to the iconic characters of the Old West. Depp assumed the role of Tonto, the enigmatic Native American companion to the titular character, portrayed by Armie Hammer.

At the time of casting, Johnny Depp’s reputation as a box office draw was firmly established, and his involvement in a project often translated into substantial paychecks. However, his decision to take a salary cut for The Lone Ranger was an unexpected turn of events.

Reports suggest that Johnny Depp voluntarily took a salary reduction of approximately 20 million for his role in the project.

With a proposed budget of 250 million, Disney almost pulled the plug on the movie. Hence, Depp’s decision was rooted in his desire to support the film’s production, which was facing financial challenges due to its ambitious scope and scale.

Depp’s willingness to forgo a significant portion of his fee demonstrated his dedication to bringing the project to life, even if it meant making personal sacrifices.

Although The Lone Ranger itself may have faced mixed critical reception and struggled to meet box office expectations, Depp’s willingness to take a salary cut for the project still remains a noteworthy chapter in his career.

As per reports, the Transcendence actor still bagged around 10 million from the movie.