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McAvoy's 'Split' Residuals: A $6M Film's Bonkers Payout
15 Oct
Summary
- Split, made for $6 million, generated immense residuals for McAvoy.
- McAvoy's highest residual income comes from the 2016 film Split.
- Shyamalan's preparedness maximizes filming time and storytelling.
James McAvoy shared that his top earner in film residuals is the 2016 thriller "Split." The actor highlighted the film's impressive profitability, noting its modest $6 million production budget and substantial opening weekend box office. This early financial success resulted in significant residual payments for McAvoy, even commencing after the first weekend of release.
McAvoy also lauded director M. Night Shyamalan's effective approach to filmmaking. He specifically commended Shyamalan's meticulous preparation, which enabled efficient use of filming time and enhanced storytelling on the modest budgets for "Split" and "Glass." McAvoy's connection with his wife, Lisa Liberati, also originated on the set of "Split," where she was working as Shyamalan's personal assistant.
