Just because one is rich and famous, that doesn't guarantee the success of a movie. However, some movies gradually gain momentum and eventually become cult classics.
https://www.reddit.com/r/popculturechat/comments/1x1395a/mandy_patinkin_pleads_with_people_to_see_digger Some actors wanting to sport the bearded old man look, haven't necessarily given up, they just really want to look like an old man.
