Keira Knightley gets basic wage for West End role
December 21 2009 No Commented
Pirates Of The Caribbean star Keira Knightley is reportedly taking home a basic salary for her first West End role.
It is claimed that the 24-year-old British actress is receiving just £750 a week to appear in The Misanthrope opposite Band Of Brothers star Damian Lewis, at London’s Comedy Theatre.
A source said: “Keira was more than happy to do it at a basic rate.
“She will be taking a percentage of the box-office sales as well, but she’s doing this for experience more than anything else.”
The source added: “She has been a joy to work with.”