This actor surpassed Dwayne Johnson to become world’s highest-paid debutant actor, has a net worth of Rs 1660 crore

In the entertainment industry, it’s common for top stars to earn over Rs 100 crore for a project. But when a newcomer asks for the same, it’s surprising. However, one outsider with no industry connections has made history by becoming the world’s highest-paid debutant actor. This fresh face in the entertainment industry has not only made a remarkable debut but has also surpassed actor-turned-wrestler Dwayne Johnson to claim the title of the world’s highest-paid debutant actor.

The title of the world’s highest-paid debutant actor goes to none other than Conor McGregor! The Irish fighter is making his acting debut in the reboot of Patrick Swayze’s 1989 cult classic Road House. According to reports from DNA and other sources, McGregor is set to earn a staggering $6 million to $10 million (roughly Rs 49 crore to Rs 83 crore) for his role in this action-packed thriller.

Known for his career as a boxer and Mixed Martial Artist, McGregor steps into the world of Hollywood with Road House, which will stream on Amazon Prime Video. The film also stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Daniela Melchior. Don’t miss the trailer for this exciting new project!

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Conor McGregor has confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) that he’s now the highest-paid debut actor in film history, surpassing Dwayne Johnson. In a now-deleted post, he wrote, “I’m officially the highest-paid first-time actor of all time, beating Dwayne Johnson. Incredible!”

For context, Johnson earned $5.5 million (around Rs 45 crore) for his acting debut in The Mummy Returns (2001). When asked about his achievement on Good Morning Britain, McGregor said, “That’s the fact—I’m the highest-paid first-time actor. It’s a nice accomplishment. No action star in Hollywood could take me on, and that’s a fact. Let’s see how it goes!”

Conor McGregor, a former UFC world champion, has amassed an impressive net worth of $200 million (around Rs 1,662 crore), according to Celebrity Net Worth and other public sources. In 2021, Forbes ranked him as the world’s highest-paid athlete, with earnings of approximately $180 million (Rs 1,496 crore). McGregor also made headlines in 2017 with his highly anticipated professional boxing debut against Floyd Mayweather. Although he lost the match, McGregor still walked away with a staggering £80 million (roughly Rs 849 crore) from the fight.