Filmmaker Brady Corbet, 36, shared his financial reality on the “WTF with Marc Maron Podcast” in an honest conversation. Despite The Brutalist earning 10 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director, Corbet made no money from the film’s massive success. In fact, he revealed that he and co-writer Mona Fastvold, 38, “made zero dollars on the last two films we made.” This harsh truth is not an isolated incident; Corbet stated that many filmmakers face similar financial struggles.
Corbet compared promoting The Brutalist to a grueling six-month interrogation, with countless media interviews, constant travel, and even working on weekends. He expressed solidarity with fellow filmmakers who are struggling to make ends meet. With The Brutalist’s worldwide box office collection reaching $31 million, it’s clear that the film has been a commercial success.
However, the financial struggles faced by Corbet and other filmmakers serve as a reminder of the challenges in securing meaningful work. Star Adrien Brody, 51, echoed this sentiment, stating that finding work as meaningful as The Brutalist is a “challenge to find” despite his own impressive career achievements.
Source: https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/the-brutalist-director-says-hes-earned-zero-income-from-the-film