Christian Bale was paid less than the make-up artist on American Psycho.Hollywood

actor christian bale revealed that the amount he received for the 2000 film American Psycho was the “absolute minimum” the team was “legally permitted” to pay him. In an interview with . (Also read | Christian Bale says he will return to screens as Batman only if Christopher Nolan also returns)

American Psycho is a 2000 horror film directed by Mary Harron, who co-wrote the screenplay with Guinevere Turner. The film stars Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman, a New York City investment banker who lives a double life as a serial killer. The film also stars Willem Dafoe, Jared Leto, Josh Lucas, and Samantha Mathis. Based on Bret Easton Ellis’ 1991 novel of the same name.

In an interview with GQ, Christian said: The house where he lived with his father and sister was reclaimed, so the first thing he said was, “Oh my god, I have to make some money.” I remember one time he was sitting in his trailer and his makeup artist was laughing at me. Enough so that the house is not taken back. “

When asked why his salary was reduced, he added: I was preparing for it while others were playing the part. I was still preparing. And you know, it went on. I did, but I got it back.

Christian is in David O Russell’s period drama Amsterdam. The film opens in US theaters on October 7th. It will soon be available for streaming in India on Disney+ Hotstar. The film also stars Margot Robbie, John David Washington, Alessandro Nivola, Andrea Riseborough, Chris Rock, Michael Shannon, Taylor Swift, Timothy Olyphant and Zoe Saldana.