Daniel Craig is one of the most bankable stars in the Hollywood industry. He made a mark with the role of James Bond in five of its installments. These spy thriller movies were among the highest-grossing films in the past years. The actor gave a new personality to the character with his rugged-yet-empathetic performance. Though the star earned a handsome amount from the international spy thriller, it is not his highest-paying job.
Reportedly, Daniel Craig was paid a hefty sum for the Knives Out series. He was part of 2019’s Knives Out and 2022’s Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. The actor will reprise his role in the sequel.
Daniel Craig’s Income in Knives Out
Daniel Craig is one of the leading entertainment industry actors, prominently known for playing James Bond. However, he has proven his remarkable acting skills in movies like Cowboys and Aliens, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Golden Compass, Dream House, etc. He is widely appreciated for his role in the mystery film, Knives Out. In the film, he played the character of ace detective Benoit Blanc, who investigates the death of the patriarch of a wealthy yet dysfunctional family.
The movie and the sequel earned positive reviews from fans and critics. The film grossed $311.9 million worldwide on a $40 million budget. The leading star was paid $100 million for his role in the franchise. The star will reprise his role in Knives Out 3, which will release in 2024.
Also read- Daniel Craig Will Return in Knives Out 3, Director Rian Johnson Has Begun Writing the Script
Highest Pay of Stars Dwayne Johnson and Tom Cruise
The highest pay of the former James Bond star Daniel Craig is unbelievable, in comparison to other A-listers in the industry. Dwayne Johnson worked with Chris Evans in the lead role for the Red One. It was an action-adventure Christmas film for which Johnson earned $50 million. It is to date, the highest amount paid to any actor for a single feature. Oscar winner Will Smith played the lead in King Richard, as the father and coach of famous tennis players Venus and Serena Williams. He was paid $40 million for the role.
The Great Gatsby star Leonardo DiCaprio, worked in the film Don’t Look Up in 2021. The star cast included Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Blanchett, Meryl Streep, Timothee Chalamet, and others. He played one of the astronomers in the film and was paid a hefty amount of $30 million for the role.
Action star in Hollywood, Tom Cruise, has created a brand with his Mission: Impossible series. The actor has given his all to spy thrillers and has been paid handsomely for his work. Reportedly, the action star charged $14 million for his latest film Mission: Impossible 7. Julia Roberts was paid $25 million for the psychological thriller, Leave the World Behind.
Source- Collider
