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Many performers hesitate to leave the safety of studio contracts, which often provide steady work and payment, for the uncertain waters of independent content creation. It requires significant confidence, capital, and risk tolerance—factors that understandably deter many.
Some actors do recognize alternative pathways. For instance, a voice actress from Birdman's iconic "Maybach Music" sample, who initially didn't receive royalties, could have benefited financially if she negotiated for streaming residuals. Similarly, actors involved in long-running shows often find their residual income limited by outdated or non-existent contractual provisions.