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James Gunn Debunks Vin Diesel’s Groot Salary Report

Vin Diesel is a staple of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, voicing the beloved character Groot in every appearance he’s made thus far. While Groot may not have the most dialogue, Diesel is a crucial part of the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. But how much money does he actually make for saying “I am Groot?” One Twitter user claimed that Diesel had made $54 million for his time in the MCU, but Guardians franchise director James Gunn was quick to shut down that claim regarding Groot salary.

In response to the claim, Gunn simply wrote, “😂 not true.” While we don’t know exactly how much Diesel makes for his role, it’s safe to say that it’s likely less than $54 million. To put that number in perspective, after Avengers: Endgame, Robert Downey Jr. was paid a $20 million salary upfront, not including contractual box-office cuts. Other Avengers stars, like Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, and Scarlett Johansson, were paid closer to $15 million upfront, while Paul Rudd made around $8 million upfront.

 

Despite the lack of information about Diesel’s salary, it’s clear that he’s a valuable member of the MCU family. After all, Groot is a fan-favorite character, and Diesel’s voice work brings the character to life in a way that wouldn’t be possible otherwise. Although he only says a few words, Diesel receives scripts with each of Groot’s lines translated into English so that he can fully understand and embody the character. It’s worth noting that Diesel has voiced various versions of Groot, from the original character to Baby Groot to the upcoming “Alpha Groot” in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

 

The upcoming film will likely be an endpoint for the Guardians in some form, which could mean that Diesel’s time as Groot is coming to an end. Of course, we don’t know for sure what the future holds for the MCU or for Diesel’s role in it. But if Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is the last time we hear Diesel’s voice as Groot, it will certainly be a bittersweet moment for fans of the character and the franchise as a whole.

 

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is set to hit theaters on May 5, and fans are eagerly anticipating the next chapter in the Guardians’ story. The film is sure to be a fitting end to James Gunn’s trilogy, and with Diesel once again lending his voice to Groot, it’s sure to be a memorable one as well. Whether Groot will survive the film remains to be seen, but regardless of his fate, Diesel’s work on the character has made him an integral part of the MCU.

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