Why was Don Cheadle uncredited in Ocean's Eleven?

Don Cheadle is uncredited despite having a major role. This is due to a dispute over his billing. Cheadle wanted above the title billing alongside George Clooney, Matt Damon, and Brad Pitt. When he was refused, he refused to be credited at all.
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Who turned down Ocean's 11?

5. Don Cheadle demanded above-the-title billing alongside Clooney, Damon, and Pitt, but after his request was denied, he refused to be credited in the film at all, despite playing a major character.
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How much did George Clooney make for Oceans 11?

He earned $10 million for his single "Batman" appearance, $10 million for "Out of Sight", $8 million for "The Perfect Storm", $15 million for "Intolerable Cruelty", $20 million for "Ocean's Eleven" (a career high) and $15 million for "Ocean's Thirteen".
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How much did Brad Pitt make in Oceans 11?

Reportedly, Pitt accepted a lower base salary of $10 million in exchange for backend points when he starred in 2001's Ocean's Eleven, and he ended up earning about $30 million from the film.
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Why is Rusty always eating in Ocean's 11?

It was Pitt's idea for Rusty Ryan to be eating all the time

Pitt figured that since the Ocean gang was on such a tight schedule, his character would have to grab fast-food whenever he could. The constant snacking ended up showing Rusty's unflappability.
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Why was Julia Roberts not in Oceans 13?

Julia Roberts and Catherine Zeta-Jones did not appear in their respective roles as Tess Ocean and Isabel Lahiri, due to the actresses not wanting to participate in the movie without a significant part in the plot, which the script would not accommodate.
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What does it mean when you say you shook Sinatra's hand?

However, it implies a sort of 'gentlemen's agreement,' an unbreakable code between the members of an exclusive group of businessmen who have been operating in Las Vegas since the days when (Frank Sinatra) was a Vegas performer and a man's word was his bond.
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Are uncredited actors paid?

Non-Union Background Actors

As of 2020 in California, Backstage indicates that nonunion background actor jobs pay between $100 and $200 for a 10-12 hour day. Production companies normally pay extras the daily rate, even if they work for less than eight hours.
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How much was Julia Roberts paid for Oceans 11?

The script was sent to Julia Roberts with a $20 bill attached. Included was a note from George Clooney that said "I hear you're getting 20 a picture now". This of course is a joke referencing Julia Roberts becoming the highest paid actress at $20 million per picture.
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Why are actors listed as uncredited?

And sometimes IMDb just says “(uncredited)” next to an actors name. Why is this? An actor is usually marked as uncredited because the production hasn't confirmed that the actor is involved, or because the specifications for accreditation haven't been met.
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Is there going to be an Ocean's 14?

There's been two sequels and an all-female adaptation since, but there apparently was also talks about an Ocean's 14 that didn't quite make it. Don Cheadle has now revealed just what kept the film from moving forward and what it would take to get the ball rolling on another Ocean's film.
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Who is the highest paid actor in the world?

Dwayne Johnson is the highest-paid actor on Forbes' list of the highest-paid entertainers in 2022, earning $270 million, in part thanks to his earnings from the films “Black Adam” and “Red Notice.”
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Who is the richest actor in the world?

The world's richest actor is none other than American Actress Jami Gertz clocking 3 billion dollars net worth, followed by Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan at 600 million dollars.
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Who is the 13th in Ocean's 13?

“You're analog players in a digital world,” clucks debonair computer-fraud consultant Roman Nagel (Eddie Izzard), the presumptive 13th addition to Ocean's crew.
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Will there be a sequel to Ocean's 8?

Sandra Bullock's new movie, The Lost City, opens Saturday, and at the premiere for it earlier this week, she revealed the stars of her Ocean's 8 film are still in touch, and what it would take to get another film in the heist franchise made.
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Does Don Cheadle have accent?

While Don Cheadle is an incredible performer, his cockney accent leaves much to be desired, according to Amy Walker.
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Why is Don Cheadle uncredited in Rush Hour 2?

There were a few behind-the-scenes negotiations that fell through, leading Cheadle to request his name not be put in the credits. This was not the first time this happened to the actor — Cheadle was also left out of the credits in Rush Hour 2.
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Are Bruce Willis and Julia Roberts friends?

Being a major Hollywood celebrity for over 30 years, it comes as no surprise that Julia Roberts has acquired some pretty star-studded friendships.
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Is the pinch in Ocean's Eleven real?

According to the movie Ocean's 11, it helps to have an electromagnetic device called a "pinch" to trigger a citywide black out and disable a casino vault's security systems. Pinch machines do exist, but in real life, they can't exactly black out an entire city.
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Do extras in movies get credit?

Extras don't get film credits or lines. But they can get union wages, meals and perks — such as getting to read novels on the job.
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Why is Jessica Rabbit not credited?

Although Jessica Rabbit was one of the most memorable characters in the film, Turner was not credited for her performance. The actress has since stated that she played the part as a favor to director Robert Zemeckis, who had also directed her in Romancing the Stone.
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Why was Jon Hamm uncredited in bridesmaids?

Jon Hamm chose to go uncredited as he felt his presence on the credits would signify a more serious film, seeing as he, as an actor, is not generally recognized for appearing in comedies.
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What did Basher write to Reuben?

In the letter from Basher read by Linus, Basher has written, "As the band said, 'Two hearts beat as one'." The band in question is U2, and the line is from a song with that title on the album "War."
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What did bank do to Reuben in Oceans 13?

In "Ocean's Thirteen", Reuben is forced out of a partnership by Willy Bank, leading to a breakdown that triggers a heart attack that lands Reuben in hospital and in a coma.
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Why was Bruce Willis in Oceans 12?

The movie, that the "real" Julia Roberts is discussing in Los Angeles, is "Clowns Can't Sleep", which was the working title for the script of this movie. Bruce Willis, who appears as himself in the film, was originally signed to play Danny Ocean in Ocean's Eleven (2001), but pulled out due to scheduling conflicts.
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