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Joe Pesci’s Salary Cut Sparks Rare Hollywood Comeback

3/26/2025

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Joe Pesci, the legendary star of gangster films, encountered a major blow when producers of "Gotti: In The Shadow of My Father" deceived him, slashing his salary and role. After filing a lawsuit that eventually settled, this experience led to his rare appearances in Hollywood—until his triumphant comeback in "The Irishman."

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Story summary

Joe Pesci, the legendary star of gangster films, encountered a major blow when producers of "Gotti: In The Shadow of My Father" deceived him, slashing his salary and role. After filing a lawsuit that eventually settled, this experience led to his rare appearances in Hollywood—until his triumphant comeback in "The Irishman."