No that wasn't the reason. Due to the success of the 1st movie, all 3 felt that they deserved a pay raise for the sequel but the studios refused to give them becos they were convinced the success was just a fluke.
and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed; 19 To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD." 20 Then He closed the book, and gave it back to the attendant and sat down.