Keira Knightley 'paid basic rate for West End debut'

KEIRA Knightley gets paid top dollar to star in Hollywood movies. But its a different story when it comes to a West End production.
The actress, 24, is said to be taking home just 750 a week for her role alongside Damien Lewis in The Misanthrope at Londons Comedy Theatre.
Keira was more than happy to do it at a basic rate, a source told Britains Daily Mail newspaper.
She will be taking a percentage of the box office sales as well, but shes doing this for experience more than anything else. She has been a joy to work with. It was recently claimed that Keiras role in the play is causing tensions in the actress relationship with her boyfriend Rupert Friend. SS
This play is a big deal for Keira, said a source close to the star.
Unlike films, there are no second takes on stage. She knows shes got to get it right. Shes been pretty wound up and its meant quite a bit of tension at home with Rupert. SS