Paid for life: Child actor's one line in "Titanic" still pays
Reece Thompson, who had a small role in "Titanic" as a child and delivered just one line, still receives royalties for his appearance in the film. Initially, his mother had to decide whether to have him participate in the movie or a gas station commercial.
"Titanic," directed by James Cameron, is one of the most successful films in history. Since its premiere in 1997, the film has continued to captivate audiences worldwide. Its popularity is a result of a combination of masterful storytelling, innovative special effects, and an unforgettable cast, further emphasized by its record-breaking 11 Oscars.
Although the main stars of the production are Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio, there are also significant, if not financial, benefits for Reece Thompson, who played a minor role at the age of five. He portrayed a small Irish passenger traveling with his mother and sister. In the film, he says just one sentence, which continues to earn him royalties to this day.
"What are we doing, Mommy?" – and that’s the extent of his line.
he said one line in "Titanic." he still receives money today
In an interview with Business Insider, Thompson revealed that, thanks to this role, he receives $100 to $250 in royalties each year. The decision to take the role was made by his mother, who also considered a job at a gas station.
"It turned out to be one of the most famous films in history, which is quite strange when I look back, when my mother used to say, 'Let's do it, even if the film is bad, we'll see it. Finally, he blew up, so she didn't make a bad decision," he recalled in the interview.
Ultimately, she chose to participate in the film, which proved to be a sage choice. Reece admits that he is pleased with the ongoing interest in the production and hopes it will remain that way.
"But hopefully, they keep playing it a lot because that means more money for me," he concluded.
