James McAvoy Reveals Which Film Paid Him “Bonkers” Residuals
James McAvoy says M. Night Shyamalan’s 2016 thriller *Split* is the film that has reliably earned him residuals, with its first payment arriving after its opening weekend. He described the cheque as “bonkers”, linking the unusually quick payout to the film becoming profitable straight away.
McAvoy said *Split* cost about $6 million to make and had roughly $30 million spent on advertising; it took in $40 million in its first weekend. He praised Shyamalan’s preparation and focus on modest-budget productions, while saying he rarely receives much from other films, including *Wanted*: some residual cheques are worth only a few pence.
- *Split* paid McAvoy residuals after its first weekend.
- The film reportedly cost about $6 million to make.
- His other residual cheques can be worth just a few pence.
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Film residuals are payments actors may receive when a film earns money through later screenings or distribution. The amounts vary widely and can depend on the film’s financial performance and the terms of an actor’s contract.
James McAvoy is a Scottish actor whose film roles include the thriller Split, directed by M. Night Shyamalan. Shyamalan is known for suspense films, often made on budgets smaller than those of major studio blockbusters.
A film’s production budget covers making it, while advertising helps attract audiences after release. Comparing those costs with ticket sales can help explain why a film becomes profitable, though the precise calculation also depends on other costs and revenue.