The 2013 movie Jeremy Irons only made for the money: “To my detriment, I am too honest”

Jeremy Irons said he took a supporting role in the 2013 supernatural romance *Beautiful Creatures* partly because he had not worked for a major Hollywood studio in some time and expected the film to be popular. He later admitted he did not like the film, describing himself as too honest about the projects he makes.

In a 2016 interview, Irons said he had accepted roles mainly for their pay on three occasions, also naming *Dungeons & Dragons* and *The Time Machine*. He explained that the fees helped fund renovations to his small castle in Ireland; *Beautiful Creatures* was released amid the popularity of *Twilight* and its film adaptations.