Mon, 21 December 2009 04:57:37 ET
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The Elizabeth Swann of 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series allegedly only earns 750 pound sterling for her per-week performance in 'The Misanthrope'.
reportedly only gets basic rate payment for her debut performance in Broadway play "The Misanthrope". According to Britain's Daily Mirror, the 24-year-old takes home 750 pounds after a week starring in the West End production.
Though so, Keira is said happy with her earning. "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. She has been a joy to work with," a source said of the Juliette Paxton of "
Bend It Like Beckham".
In "The Misanthrope", Keira plays Jennifer (Celimene), the love interest of Damian Lewis' lead character. Recently, the British actress' involvement in the Broadway production is said causing tension in her relationship with actor
Rupert Friend since she dedicated much of her time for the play.
A source close to her claimed, "This play is a big deal for Keira. Unlike films, there are no second takes on stage." The source added, "She knows she's got to get it right. She's been pretty wound up and it's meant quite a bit of tension at home with Rupert."
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