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Jet Li Scores a Record $13M Payday

Action star's deal is priciest yet for a Chinese-language film

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(Newser) – Action star Jet Li will bag $13 million for his role in the upcoming The Warriors, breaking his own salary record for an actor in a Chinese-language film. With Chinese films drawing more international attention, Li's fat paycheck comes from investors' confidence in him as a "guarantee" of the $40 million film's global viability, Reuters reports.

"Without Jet Li, we would not dare to invest $40 million in a Chinese-language film," the film's director said. Nearly half of the budget for The Warriors went to the cast, which also includes Hong Kong star Andy Lau. The Warriors opens in Asia in mid-December, and in North America next March.

Chinese actor Jet Li will receive $13 million for his next film, a record breaker for a Chinese-language movie.
Chinese actor Jet Li will receive $13 million for his next film, a record breaker for a Chinese-language movie.   (Getty Images)
Hollywood action star Jet Li smiles as he arrives at a hotel Thursday, June 28, 2007, in Manila, Philippines. Li is in the country to shoot for an advertisement of a popular beer product. (AP Photo/Pat Roque)
Hollywood action star Jet Li smiles as he arrives at a hotel Thursday, June 28, 2007, in Manila, Philippines. Li is in the country to shoot for an advertisement of a popular beer product. (AP Photo/Pat...   (Associated Press)
Chinese actor Jet Li smiles during a news conference to promote his latest movie
Chinese actor Jet Li smiles during a news conference to promote his latest movie "Fearless" in Seoul, in this Feb. 23, 2006, file photo. Li on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007 urged audiences to keep expectations...   (Associated Press)
Chinese martial arts star Jet Li is shown in Hong Kong in this Jan. 5, 2006, file photo. Li will receive $13 million for his next film, a record breaker for a Chinese-language movie. (AP Photo/Lo Sai Hung, File )
Chinese martial arts star Jet Li is shown in Hong Kong in this Jan. 5, 2006, file photo. Li will receive $13 million for his next film, a record breaker for a Chinese-language movie. (AP Photo/Lo Sai...   (Associated Press)
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