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Deadline Hollywood reports:

While the big actor paydays right now are coming from film and series auction deals won by streaming services, hitting the bottle has become a pretty good way for stars to supplement their incomes.

Ryan Reynolds is at the center of a deal today where Diageo acquired Aviation American Gin. The deal is an estimated $610 million depending on sales, with a $335 million upfront payment. Reynolds was introduced to Aviation by WME and Endeavor’s Talent Ventures group and became front man for the gin, which he says is his favorite spirit.

The deal falls short of one that Diageo made several years ago that brought $700 million with another potential $300 million based on performance to George Clooney, Rande Gerber and Mike Meldman for their Casamigos tequila company.

Alcoholic beverages giant Diageo says that it has acquired the Aviation American Gin brand co-owned by actor Ryan Reynolds, in a deal that could be worth as much as $610 million. https://t.co/2SuUi0c3qR pic.twitter.com/Cb6UaeIE2H

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) August 17, 2020