Following his near-eviction from unpaid rent, Mickey Rourke has rejected multiple acting and appearance gigs, demanding A-list pay rates of $200,000 per day. Manager Kimberly Hines reveals the star's high standards amid shaky finances, as he settles into a new Los Angeles apartment.
Mickey Rourke's eviction scare, reported earlier this week after a December 18 notice for $59,100 in back rent, appears to be behind him. But the actor isn't rushing back to work on just any project.
His manager, Kimberly Hines, told TMZ that Rourke received a flurry of offers over the past week—including indie films, photoshoots, live appearances, and signings—with six arriving in the last two days alone. Despite talented collaborators attached, Rourke turned them all down, holding out for top-tier directors, co-stars, and pay matching his A-list status: no less than $200,000 a day.
Hines believes quality roles will lead to bigger paychecks, but with finances tight, the timing raises questions. Currently, Rourke is transitioning from a West Hollywood hotel—where he stayed with his three dogs—to a new Los Angeles apartment secured by his manager.
Fans launched a $100,000 GoFundMe to help with the eviction woes, but Rourke has rejected it, with funds returning to donors. Hines encourages him to recognize the support and insists he has the talent for a comeback.
This week could be pivotal: will Rourke accept an offer to stabilize, or stick to his demands?
