Harry Potter HBO Series Cast Salaries Unveiled
HBO's highly anticipated Harry Potter remake is generating immense buzz, with fans eagerly awaiting its Christmas premiere. A key question on everyone's mind is: what are the salaries for the cast of this major new adaptation?
Lead Trio's Substantial Earnings
According to insider reports from The Sun, the three young actors portraying the iconic roles of Harry, Ron, and Hermione are each receiving a staggering £500,000 for the first season. Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Stout, and Arabella Stanton, all aged between 11 and 12, are being compensated equally for their work on the eight-episode season, equating to over £60,000 per episode.
Sources have described these salaries as "whopping" and noted that the child stars are "on track to be multi-millionaires before they turn 18." Their earnings are expected to increase significantly if the series proves successful, mirroring the trajectory of the original film cast.
Established Stars and Future Prospects
While salaries for other cast members have not been officially disclosed, it is anticipated that more established actors such as John Lithgow (Albus Dumbledore), Janet McTeer (Professor McGonagall), and Paapa Essiedu (Professor Snape) will command substantially higher pay. The series also features Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid, adding to its star-studded lineup.
The financial success of the original films sets a high benchmark. Daniel Radcliffe, who played Harry in the movies, initially earned £1 million for the first film, with his salary doubling for the sequel. By the final instalment, he had amassed approximately £40-50 million, totaling £94 million from the entire franchise.
Series Production and Anticipation
The upcoming series, based on J.K. Rowling's bestselling fantasy saga, will premiere its first season, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, this Christmas on HBO Max. The first trailer, released recently, achieved a record-breaking 277 million views in its first 48 hours, highlighting the massive global interest.
In a recent update, HBO President Casey Bloys confirmed that the second season is currently being written. He cautioned fans about potential gaps between instalments, stating, "Our goal is to not have a huge gap, you know, especially because the kids are growing. It's not going to be an annual; the show is too big and too massive. But they're writing season two now."
Reach has contacted HBO for comment on the salary reports, but no official statement has been released yet. As production continues, the cast's earnings and the series' success will remain a focal point for fans and industry observers alike.
