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They countered critics who claim actors are overpaid, pointing out that the collective box office revenue of Iron Man and other Marvel films reaches into the trillions, justifying high salaries based on performance and bargaining power. The discussion also tackled the pay disparity, comparing Angela Bassett’s modest $350,000 for Wakanda Forever to Downey Jr.’s astronomical earnings, emphasizing that star power and franchise importance often outweigh nominal pay gaps.