HBO’s fiction stood out for the incredible world and characters it presented. In addition, it was carried out by great stars who managed to raise a good sum of money thanks to the success of the series.
In the world of entertainment, success means money. And if we talk about successful productions, we cannot ignore Game of Thrones. Since its landing on HBO, the fantasy drama has become one of the favorite series of fans and specialized critics.
Based on the novels written by George RR Martin, the story introduces us to the struggle of several families to reach the throne and thus be able to rule over the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. With a total of 8 seasons and a spif-off on the way, Game of Thrones is enshrined as one of the best series of all time.
In addition to having wide acclaim, it also featured an extensive all-star cast. It is estimated that during the third season, they reached 257 cast members. No doubt it’s a lot of people, but that didn’t stop them from getting a lot of money per chapter.
For example, both Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark), Maisie Williams (Arya Stark) and Isaac Hempstead Wright (Bran Stark) during the eighth and final season, were paid a total of $175,000 dollars per episode.
Regarding the rest of the main cast, it is estimated that Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister), Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister), and Lena Headey (Cersei Lannister), Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen) and Kit Harington (Jon Snow) got an estimated $500,000 per episode.
It could be said that considering that season 8 had a total of 6 episodes and during the rest of the series they earned the same or the amount grew, the actors have been able to grow their fortune after passing through the series.
