Who says Halloween is just about horror? It’s generally a time when people indulge in marathons of all genres, and Netflix is well aware of that. The platform has rolled out a broad selection of classics, with “Escape Plan,” the popular 2013 prison drama starring Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger, topping the charts.
The film follows Ray Breslin, an expert in prison security, who tests the inescapability of prisons by posing as an inmate and attempting to break out. He excels at his job until he’s caught in a trap and finds himself unable to escape from a top-secret facility. With the help of fellow inmate Rottmeyer, a security expert, he tries to break free.
With a production budget of $54 million and two of Hollywood’s biggest A-list stars leading the cast, many are curious about how much Stallone and Schwarzenegger earned for their roles. Here, all that is known
How much did Stallone and Schwarzenegger earn for ‘Escape Plan’?
While “Escape Plan” may not be the best-reviewed or most well-known film for either Sylvester Stallone or Arnold Schwarzenegger, it was still an expensive production, as is typically the case with projects featuring either of these two stars. Their rumored salaries certainly reflect that.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Stallone’s $400 million fortune largely comes from his hefty movie salaries, among the highest in the entertainment industry. His typical base salary starts at $10 million, with his highest reported pay being $20 million for “Eye See You” and “Driven”. Based on these figures, it’s likely he earned at least $15 million for his leading role in Escape Plan.
Estimating Schwarzenegger’s earnings for co-starring in “Escape Plan” is trickier. With a reported net worth of $750 million, Schwarzenegger typically commands higher fees than Stallone, ranging from $15 million to $25 million for titles like “Batman & Robin,” “The 6th Day,” and “Collateral Damage”. However, given that he played a secondary role, it’s unlikely he earned more than Stallone. So, it’s reasonable to assume he received a similar amount or slightly less, but likely no less than $15 million.
Considering both actors’ general salary ranges, it’s probable that Stallone and Schwarzenegger each earned around $20 million for “Escape Plan,” with Schwarzenegger possibly receiving a bit less due to his co-starring role.
Additionally, with other prominent cast members like 50 Cent, Vincent D’Onofrio, and Jim Caviezel, it’s possible that a big part of the budget was also destined to their salaries, which might have slightly reduced the leads’ pay to prevent the overall salary costs from skyrocketing.