According to the filmmakers, that money arrived less than 24 hours before they would have had to abandon the project entirely. Longoria has said she didn't set out as a seasoned investor and was still learning how film financing worked when she made the decision. Looking back, she called it a lucky break that ended up connecting her to one of the most successful action franchises ever made. She said she has made way more than double her investment in the film. Her only regret is that she didn't think to ask for a piece of the franchise, as she only gets money from the first film.

Source: Washington Post March 30, 2026 09:49 UTC