'Deadpool' director says he got paid $225,000 for the movie, which launched a franchise worth over $2.9 billion

Miller mentioned that directing 'Deadpool' was not highly profitable for a first-time director, stating he earned $225,000 for two years of work, which is relatively low.

The director highlighted misconceptions about Hollywood salaries, saying, 'I think a lot of people think that everyone's getting paid millions and millions in Hollywood. It's just not the case.'

Despite the enormous success of the franchise, Miller clarified that, for first-time directors, the earnings don't reflect such profits, emphasizing, 'It's not really a profitable thing to be a first-time director in Hollywood.'

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