Jonah Hill was desperate to work with Scorsese

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Press Trust of India London
Last Updated : Jan 23 2014 | 4:02 PM IST
'Moneyball' actor Jonah Hill was happy to be a part of the Oscar-nominated 'The Wolf of Wall Street' despite getting paid the lowest possible as the film gave him a chance to work with director Martin Scorsese.
The 30-year-old actor, nominated for Oscar's Best actor in supporting role, said he would have done anything to play Leonardo DiCaprio's sidekick in the movie about the exploits of a hedonistic stock-broker, reported Daily Star.
"They gave me the lowest amount of money possible, that was their offer," Hill said.
"And I said, 'I will sign the paper tonight. Fax me the papers tonight. I want to sign them tonight before they change their mind," the actor said.
"I would sell my house and give him all my money to work for him. This isn't what you make money for. You do '22 Jump Street' or you do other things, and you can pay your rent. I would've done anything in the world. I would do it again in a second," he added.
Released in December, 'The Wolf of Wall Street' has received five Oscar nominations including Best Picture, Best Screenplay, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor nomination for Hill.
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First Published: Jan 23 2014 | 4:02 PM IST