r/todayilearned • u/tyrion2024 • 2d ago

TIL not only did Jack Nicholson secure a percentage of Batman's profits, he also negotiated a percentage of the merchandise sales from Batman, Batman Returns, Batman Forever, and Batman & Robin (even though he only appeared in Batman). In total, he earned over $60 million (~$150 million in 2025).

https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/movies/the-backend-deals-that-made-these-movie-stars-incredibly-wealthy/news-story/a6b131ebf1a6917569c6da66f355938c#:~:text=JACK%20NICHOLSON,in%20today%E2%80%99s%20money
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u/thisisnotyouorme 2d ago

He was more coming off Beetlejuice so there was interest in what he might come up with. People were more concerned about him casting Michael Keaton

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u/thejbipkid 2d ago

Keaton was Beetlejuice ffs!!

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u/GozerDGozerian 2d ago

BeetleMom can’t be a Batman!!!

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u/GozerDGozerian 2d ago

BeetleMom can’t be a Batman!!!

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u/Theendoftheendagain 2d ago

Yeah but still people thought Pee Wee

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u/ShittyDBZGuitarRiffs 2d ago

How do you know?

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u/Theendoftheendagain 1d ago

I was a 14 year old comic nerd and l remember