bankable

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The film, which has skyrocketed to popularity in China — currently the country’s sixth highest-grossing box office entry of all time — is somewhat surprising as the most bankable of Zhang’s career.

From New York Times

Even after a lengthy layoff in the last stages of his career, Pacquiao remains a surefire draw and a bankable star in a sport lacking both at its highest levels.

From Seattle Times

Mr. Johnson is perhaps the world’s most bankable movie star, someone who can fill seats with his mere presence on a theater marquee.

From New York Times

Even when good work does get recognized, that can create a bankable reputation that the artist may or may not continue to live up to even while continuing to cash the checks.

From Washington Post

“It’s this cruel Catch-22: If you don’t have movies with Asian American stars, you won’t have bankable Asian American stars.”

From Seattle Times