As a seasoned movie critic with decades of experience under my belt, I must say that Eva Longoria‘s investment in “John Wick” is nothing short of a masterstroke. It’s not every day you get to be the unsung hero behind a billion-dollar franchise!
10 years after investing $6 million in “John Wick” (2014), Eva Longoria continues to receive returns on her investment as confirmed by Business Insider. It was disclosed earlier this month that Longoria played a crucial role in securing the movie’s $6 million financing, stepping in just 23 hours before production would have ceased entirely. In essence, without Longoria’s investment that saved the original film, there might not be a “John Wick” franchise today.
Indeed, you’re correct. Let me add, at the time, I was quite young, barely starting out,” Longoria explained as she discussed her “John Wick” investment for the first time. “My funds were fresh and substantial, and I found myself asking, ‘What’s the plan?’ I had little understanding. To set the record straight, I wasn’t an investment prodigy who intuitively knew the game or calculated risks. No, it was quite the opposite.
“An agent, and he wasn’t even my agent, he called me and said, ‘You got money, you should put your money here,’” she continued. “And I didn’t even know how a movie was made. I was like, ‘What do you mean gap financing?’ But something that I’ve learned, looking back, I love investing in people. You can tell me you’re opening a chicken farm, but if you’re fucking passionate about it and you’ve done the work and know the market, I mean, [Chad Stahelski and David Leitch] did their work. They put in their 10,000 hours as stunt guys and second unit directors; they had seen all the bad movies and knew how to make a good one. It was that. They were undeniably passionate and I knew they were going to make an undeniable product.”
When asked if she continues to receive payments from her “John Wick” investment, Longoria replied: “Indeed. What I’m upset about is I wasn’t linked to the rest of them. This was a one-time deal. That was the risk. But my only error was not being involved in all of the movies.
Back in 2014, I found myself captivated by the groundbreaking success of “John Wick.” This action-packed masterpiece kickstarted a franchise that has since raked in an impressive $1 billion over four films. Although I didn’t rejoin the cast for any of the sequels, the unwavering adoration for the original film ensures it remains a staple on streaming platforms, ensuring a steady stream of royalty checks for me. However, I must keep the specific figures under wraps, as Hollywood and I are notoriously secretive about such matters.
“You know, I would have to check. More than double [$6 million], for sure,” Longoria answered.
In an interview, Longoria shared that it’s always exciting when he bumps into the “John Wick” series directors or actor Keanu Reeves in Hollywood, as he’s a key figure behind the scenes of this popular film franchise.
Keanu and I unexpectedly crossed paths due to his girlfriend, Alexandra. We’re acquainted through mutual friends, and we first encountered both of them at an art exhibition. Keanu suggested dinner to celebrate a decade, so we raised our glasses in honor of ‘John Wick’,” Longoria reminisced.
Head over to Business Insider’s website to read Longoria’s interview in its entirety.
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2024-11-01 01:46