The White Lotus Cast Salaries: There's a Brutal Money Rule Everyone Has to Follow
Have you ever wondered how much the cast of one of the most popular shows of our time earn?
Ever since the finale of The White Lotus aired, the Internet has been obsessing over anything and everything related to the show. Reddit is buzzing about the breakout talents and unexpected plot twists, diehard fans are already looking for news about season 4, and the cast and creative team of the show are giving interview after interview, sharing the secrets of the show.
One of such secrets was shared with The Hollywood Reporter recently, and this one is about money. And there’s no denying that money talks are always interesting and even scandalous, but this time the shock of such a revelation is actually a good thing.
The White Lotus Salaries Are Not What You Would Have Expected
The show's producer, David Bernad, said that everyone on The White Lotus is treated the same. All the actors are paid the same amount, and they do the billing alphabetically. Casting director Meredith Tucker added that it makes the process so much easier. And actually filters out people who are in it for the money or for the right reasons.
The team didn't mention it in this particular interview, but The Hollywood Reporter, citing multiple sources, said that each cast member makes around $40,000 per episode. And it works for the more popular actors as well as the new faces out there.
“You get to make a good amount of money, enjoy a nice vacation spot on your off-days, and if you're established you get a solid chance at a best acting Emmy or if you're up-and-coming a solid entry on your resume. Seems like it's a pretty good deal all around,” Redditor belac889 said.
The White Lotus Used to Have Budget Problems
The first season of The White Lotus was filmed during the pandemic, and it wasn't obvious at the time that it would be such a massive hit, so they had to work on a strict budget. But after the success of season 1, White decided to stick with that financial model for the sake of the show. And the rule is non-negotiable, so it keeps the project away from people who are not willing to invest their time in it.
It's also known now that the roles are not just given to actors, but everyone has to audition for The White Lotus. It's actually kind of a prestigious thing to audition for the show now, so everyone was trying to do their best to get the part.
“It’s also a lot easier to do when nearly every actor on the planet wants to be cast on the show lol. it’s clear all of them want to be part of this project. There is also a high chance of getting nominated for awards with White Lotus which is an added incentive for their acting legacy and future careers,” Reditor Intelligent_Pop1173 said.
Even though the actors in this show are paid comparatively less than usual, The White Lotus gives the lesser-known actors a chance to become Hollywood sweethearts, and the big names a chance to be part of the perfect modern show. So it's a win-win for everyone on all fronts after all.
