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McAvoy's Decade-Old Horror Flick Still Pays Big
2 Nov
Summary
- James McAvoy receives consistent residual payments for 'Split'.
- The 2016 horror film was made on a $9 million budget.
- Split grossed $278 million worldwide, becoming highly profitable.
Actor James McAvoy continues to receive notable residual payments from the low-budget horror film 'Split,' released in 2016. The movie, directed by M. Night Shyamalan, was produced on a modest budget of $9 million but achieved remarkable financial success, earning $278 million globally at the box office.
McAvoy shared that while he receives occasional small checks for other projects, 'Split' is the only film that consistently generates significant earnings. He recalled that the film's rapid profitability meant residual checks began arriving as early as its first weekend of release. The actor also praised director M. Night Shyamalan's meticulous preparation and communication, highlighting these as key factors in the film's efficient production and commercial success.
