Jon Hamm recently confessed that he returned 60% of his salary to the budget of Confess, Fletch. The Emmy-winning actor, whose net worth is believed to be more than $40 million, is said to have taken the choice when financiers declined to pay three more days of filming for the independent production. The original finance received for the film could only cover 27 days of filming, rather than the needed 30 days. When money for the last three days could not be procured, Jon Hamm and director Greg Mottola agreed to give up a part of their salary to make up for the financial imbalance.
Greg Mottola discussed the compensation reduction in an interview with Uproxx (via IndieWire) on Thursday, September 22. He stated:
“Basically, what we did was Jon returned 60% of his income to the budget.” I handed back part of my money, but not as much as Jon since he is wealthier than me and I have three children. We also purchased three extra days of shooting. We ended up spending 30 days in Boston and one day in Rome.”
Confess, Fletch is a criminal comedy film based on Gregory Mcdonald’s book of the same name. It was released for a short theatrical run on September 16, 2022, and is now accessible to view on demand. The film will also air on Showtime on October 28, 2022. Other notable actors in the film include Marcia Gay Harden, Kyle MacLachlan, Roy Wood Jr., and John Slattery.
Jon Hamm gave up half his salary to finish filming #ConfessFletch. That’s pretty cool. And it’s a fun film, so I’m glad he did.
What I like here is the main reason why they didn’t parade Chevy out onto the screen to wave is because there wasn’t a good role for him. pic.twitter.com/zTYwzwZ6OJ
— Tinda Zaszcek (@tinnyzaz) September 24, 2022
Jon Hamm’s net worth
Jon Hamm is a well-known actor, director, and TV producer. His portrayal in the historical drama series Mad Men won him several acclaims, including 16 Primetime Emmy Award nominations. He has also received recognition for his roles in 30 Rock and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. CelebrityNetWorth estimates the 51-year-net old’s worth to be about $45 million as of January 2023). His career in the entertainment sector has been his primary source of income for many years.
In 2013, Hamm and his ex-wife Jennifer Westfeldt paid $2.45 million for a 1,000-square-foot apartment on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Following the couple’s divorce, the penthouse was renovated and leased for $15,000 per month in 2017. The same year, Hamm paid $3.375 million for a four-bedroom home in Los Feliz, Los Angeles.
Jon Hamm received roughly $275,000 every episode for his role as Don Draper on Mad Men, totaling a stunning $4 million for the whole season. He has been performing voiceover work for Mercedes Benz advertisements since 2010. According to presently available similar endorsement contracts, he is most likely working under a 5-year agreement with Mercedes, which is believed to be worth $15 to $25 million.
This amounts to between $3 to $5 million every year. Jon Hamm is well-known for his roles in television programs such as A Young Doctor’s Notebook, Black Mirror, Good Omens, Legion, Parks and Recreation, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and others. Jon has starred in a number of films, including Stolen, Beirut, The Town, Sucker Punch, Baby Driver, Lucy in the Sky, The Report, Richard Jewell, Top Gun: Maverick, and others.