These Are The Highest-Paid Film and Television Roles Of All Time

Dwayne Johnson, $25 Million

Dwayne Johnson was the highest-paid actor in 2016 and had a slew of roles under his belt in such a short time. His time in The Fast and the Furious franchise as well as Guardians of the Galaxy earned him some hefty credits. His role in San Andreas Fault is what earned him the largest paycheck of $25 million.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.