10 Actors Who Made Insane Demands Before Accepting A Role

• 2:58 pm September 25, 2022
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Acting is a job, but it is also known as show business. A slew of talks go place behind the scenes before an actor is formally cast in a film and signs on the dotted line. Some prominent actors utilize their celebrity to make certain demands before accepting gigs. Sometimes the demand is for changing the way a character is portrayed, adding a scene or two, or even seeking a pay raise. While many of them are acceptable, some are just ludicrous, providing insight into the thinking of performers who believe that simply showing up to work deserves a reward.

Tom Cruise needs stretchy G-string underwear

According to the Daily Star, Tom Cruise needed custom-made G-strings to wear when filming stunt scenes. They had to be made of soft and stretchy material so he could feel comfortable and flexible while executing various action sequences.

Jennifer Lawrence requests a Kardashian tent

On the set of "Mother," crew members built Jennifer Lawrence a "Kardashian tent" to help her recover after difficult scenes. The actress considered the hideaway to be her happy spot.

Ben Affleck wouldn’t wear a Yankees hat

The director of the film "Gone Girl," David Fincher, urged lead actor Ben Affleck to wear a New York Yankees cap in a scene. The actor flatly declined since he supported the Yankees' rival.

Nicolas Cage demanded a real bat

Many people are unaware that Nicholas Cage insisted on having a real bat on the set of his comedic horror picture "Vampire's Kiss." He wanted to make the scene more realistic, but his request was turned down.

George Clooney requested a beach hut and a private garden

Geo Clooney wanted a luxurious chill-out complex when filming "Gravity" in London's Shepperton Studios. The star requested a custom-built beach and a private landscaped garden from the filmmaker.

Lea Michele refused to scream

Lea Michele admitted that she refused to scream when filming "Scream Queens." The actress was concerned about damaging her voice.

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Will Smith asked for a $2 million trailer

Will Smith wanted two deluxe trailers while filming "Men in Black III." One was solely for his workout equipment, while the other had a fully-equipped kitchen with Italian cabinetry and arched windows.

Will Ferrell requested a mobility scooter

Will Ferrell's promotional comedy tour for "Semi-Pro" received the distinction for the most strange requests. He requested an electric scooter, a painted rainbow on wheels, and a 15-foot-tall plastic tree.

Daniel Day-Lewis demanded to be treated as a disabled person

In the 1908 film "My Left Foot," Daniel Day-Lewis played a guy afflicted with cerebral palsy. He pushed his wheelchair around the set and urged production people to spoon-feed him.

Bruce Willis requested a $1,000,000 per day salary

According to a source, Bruce Willis was offered $3 million for four days of labor shooting in Bulgaria for the film "The Expendables 3," but he demanded $4 million. The demand was turned down. The actor did not appear in the film, and his role was taken up by Harrison Ford.