Even after a four-year hiatus, Game of Thrones continues to linger in fans’ memories as one of the most beloved and extravagantly produced TV series to date. Its cast members, now household names, have flourished in their careers. Among them, Kit Harington, renowned for his portrayal of Jon Snow, has emerged as a standout success story.
In 2021, Harington found himself back in the big leagues, securing a substantial paycheck as he joined forces with esteemed stars like Salma Hayek, Angelina Jolie, and Kumail Nanjiani in Marvel’s Eternals. When it comes to raking in impressive earnings from movies, few opportunities rival the allure of being part of the immensely lucrative Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Kit Harington Received A Heavy Game Of Thrones Salary
The HBO series catapulted Kit Harington from a working talent to a wealthy individual. Despite the built-in fanbase, the fantasy show was a risky venture for the network, given its exorbitant production costs. Starting at around $6 million to $7 million per episode, expenses soared to an average of $10 million, and by the finale, HBO was splurging an astonishing $15 million per episode, with a significant portion going to the well-deserving cast.
As Game of Thrones debuted, HBO placed its bet on the show’s title itself to attract viewers, relying less on the fame of the actors. The cast primarily comprised lesser-known talents. However, the show’s resounding triumph in its initial seasons allowed the stars to leverage their success for higher pay. Kit Harington’s earnings surged to $300,000 per episode starting from Season 5, although his earlier compensation remains undisclosed but presumably considerably lower.
Subsequently, Harington’s earnings saw a remarkable surge. During Season 7, several leading Game of Thrones cast members scored a hefty half a million per episode. As the series neared its conclusion after Season 8, HBO couldn’t afford to lose beloved actors like Harington, Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, and Emilia Clarke, leading the company to open its coffers even wider.
Kit Harington’s Salary Beat Another HBO Star’s Salary
In the final season, all the stars pocketed a minimum of a cool million per episode, with Harington’s paycheck soaring to an astonishing $1.1 million per episode. In contrast, Pedro Pascal’s earnings for The Last of Us stand at an impressive $600,000 per episode. With the first season comprising ten episodes, he has already amassed a substantial sum, totaling approximately $6 million up to this point.
As per Daniel Richtman, Pascal’s paycheck for the third season of The Mandalorian experienced a notable boost. Though the exact amount remains under wraps, reliable sources suggest it falls within the range of US$400,000 to US$500,000.
It means that Kit Harington’s renowned role secured an eye-popping per million salary for the hit show, surpassing Pedro Pascal’s earnings in The Last of Us by a staggering $400K.
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Source: Bustle
