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In this clip, Vlad discussed his perspective on contract negotiations in the film industry, citing actor Jason Weaver's decision to receive a percentage of profits for his role in 'The Lion King' instead of a one-time payment. His angle is that this strategy of foregoing upfront money for a percentage of the gains, while risky, can benefit both the actor and the production if the project does well. Michael Jai White notes that it depends on the potential for success and acknowledges that not every actor has the leverage to negotiate such deals. Using Taraji Henson's role in 'Benjamin Button' as an example, it is highlighted that despite delivering an exceptional performance, big profits are not always guaranteed on the back end. Thus, the traditional arrangement of upfront payment often proves to be the safest for those not in lead roles.
