‘The Rip’ Cast and Crew Lands Netflix Peformance Bonus
The 1,200-person team behind The Rip has scored some additional compensation for their work. Ben Affleck and Matt Damon‘s Artists Equity, which is behind the movie, revealed Wednesday that it has paid out a performance bonus to the cast and crew of the movie. The move comes after the production banner negotiated a unique deal with Netflix that would give them a bonus should it meet viewership thresholds. Typically, Netflix pays just an upfront fee rather than offering viewership incentive bonuses. “We built Artists Equity on the belief that filmmakers should share in the value they bring to a project,” said Affleck and Damon in a statement. “The incredible cast and crew of The Rip are no exception. They each played a critical role in making this film the success that it is. We are grateful for their work and glad to see it connecting so deeply with audiences. We’d also like to thank Netflix for their belief in this project and the unique structure around it. This is a great proof point for our new partnership, …
