While each season of the hit satire typically features a mix of high-profile celebrities and smaller names, producer David Bernad has insisted that “everyone is treated the same on The White Lotus” — even when it comes to salaries.
“They get paid the same, and we do alphabetical billing,” Bernad told The Hollywood Reporter, referring to the order wherein actors’ names are listed within the credit. Different reveals might decide the billing order primarily based on a personality’s significance to the story, so as of look, or by fame/fame.
“So that you’re getting individuals who wish to do the undertaking for the suitable causes, to not quote The Bachelor,” he quipped.
“It’s a system we developed within the first season as a result of there was no cash to make the present,” Bernad stated. In accordance with the outlet, the present’s 2021 debut season was made for lower than $4 million an episode, whereas the present season three is alleged to price someplace within the $6 million to $7 million vary.
“It makes it a lot simpler,” casting director Meredith Tucker added. “You inform individuals that is what it’s. And a few received’t do it and truthfully, you may’t maintain it in opposition to individuals who have to make a residing. Our collection regulars are just about doing this for scale.”
A number of sources informed The Hollywood Reporter that every actor was paid roughly $40,000 per episode.
“And it’s not negotiable,” Bernad clarified, regardless of the superstar. Per the outlet, two sources claimed that Woody Harrelson, who was initially thought-about for the character of Rick Hatchett (performed by Walton Goggins), dropped out after being informed that the fastened wage couldn’t be negotiated.
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The White Lotus is gearing as much as air its extremely anticipated season three finale this Sunday.
Starring an ensemble of Parker Posey, Jason Isaacs, Walton Goggins, Natasha Rothwell, LISA, Carrie Coon, Leslie Bibb, Michelle Monaghan, Aimee Lou Wooden, Jon Gries, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sam Nivola, Sarah Catherine Hook, Christian Friedel, Tayme Thapthimthong, Patravadi Mejudhon, and Charlotte Le Bon, the present version is ready in Thailand.
Regardless of combined evaluations, this season has set a viewership file for the collection, with a mean of 15 million U.S. viewers.
