‘American Pie’ Star Reveals Tiny Pay Cheque For Starring Role In $200m Hit Comedy

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As the SAG-AFTRA strike continues on, people are listening to what actors from all ranks have to say about Hollywood pay!

American Pie star Seann William Scott has revealed the tiny fee he received for appearing in the huge blockbuster.The first American Pie film was released in 1999, with a sequel following in 2001 before two spin-offs: American Wedding and American Reunion.The first film in the series went on to make $235million (£182m) at the box office, yet Scott has revealed that he received only $8,000 (£6,200) for his starring appearance as Stifler.Speaking to chat show host Rick Elsen, Scott said that even that low fee “was a lot of money for me at the time.“I remember afterwards I bought a used Thunderbird for like $5000 or maybe $6000, I’m like, ‘Oh yeah, baby’,” he laughed.“I don’t know what happened to the other $2000 because I ended up having to work at the LA Zoo as a churro guy, so maybe it was even less than $8000.”Last year, it was revealed that a fifth film in the American Pie franchise is in the works at Universal, and will be penned by filmmaker Sujata Day.According to The Hollywood Reporter, work on a long-rumoured fifth film in the series is now in progress, and is being written by Day for Universal 1440 Entertainment.It adds that the story for the film is based on Day’s original script that was pitched, and promises a “fresh take” on the franchise.“Obsessed with raunchy comedies and American Pie is one of my all time faves!” Day wrote on Twitter to confirm the news. “So excited to be working on this movie.”Back in 2018, co-star Tara Reid hinted that a fifth American Pie movie could be on the way, saying: “I met the directors recently at the Emmy party and I said, ‘Let’s do the fifth movie, the franchise needs another movie’.

Seann William Scott this week revealed that he only made $8,000 for his infamous portrayal of Stifler in the 1999 teen comedy "American Pie" and had to take a job selling churros at the zoo after the movie wrapped. "It was a lot of money at the time," the 46-year-old said on Peacock’s Rich Eisen Show while playing "Celebrity True or False." "I remember afterwards I bought a used Thunderbird for like $5,000 or maybe $6,000, I’m like, ‘Oh yeah, baby’," he said.

Seann William Scott is the latest actor speaking out about their small paycheck in light of the actor’s strike.

Seann William Scott is the latest actor speaking out about their small paycheck in light of the actor’s strike.The American Pie star — who played the iconic role of Stifler — says he went from starring in the 1999 hit to working as the churro guy at the LA zoo after he was only paid $8,000 for the entire movie. Scott made the shocking claim while appearing on the Rick Eisen Show.

Seann William Scott is the latest actor to speak out amid the SAG-AFTRA strike.

Rick Eisen Show that he only earned $8,000 for the entire movie, which made $235 million at the box office and has become a cult classic over the decades.On the show, Scott was asked if it was true that “American Pie” was his first big role and how he was only paid a four-figure amount.“I think so, yeah, because I remember afterward I bought a used Thunderbird for like $5,000 or maybe $6,000, I’m like, ‘Oh yeah, baby,'” he said.“I don’t know what happened to the other $2,000 because I ended up having to work at the LA Zoo as a churro guy, so maybe it was even less than $8,000,” he explained.Scott has also starred in several movies in the “American Pie” franchise including the 2001 sequel as well as “American Wedding” (2003) and “American Reunion” (2012).He and co-star Jason Biggs were allegedly paid $5 million each for their performances and recently reunited for a DoorDash commercial in character.In a May interview with the Daily Blast Live, Scott joked about what his character would be doing in today’s day and age.“I think Stifler would be a stripper. He’d be working at a pretty crappy strip club,” he quipped.“His stage name would be ‘Inferno,’ dressed up as a fireman.

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