Why Do Animal Actors Get Paid So Much?

A cartoon pig, dog, cat and frog surrounded by money representing the cost of an animal actor

The Rundown: It takes time to train animal actors and models so that they can perform when needed. It costs money to make sure the animals are being filmed in the safest possible environment. Reliability costs money, too, but reduces or eliminates risk. Supply and demand: talent is hard to find. We hear questions like, […]