The final season of Netflix’s hit series, Stranger Things, has left fans surprised as the salaries of the cast have been revealed. The ensemble, who have been with the show for nearly a decade, have made quite the names for themselves. According to The Cinéprism on X, each cast member’s earnings per episode for the fifth and final season have been disclosed. David Harbour topped the list with a whopping $1,187,000 per episode, while stars like Millie Bobby Brown reportedly only make between $250,000 to $350,000 per episode.
Gaten Matarazzo followed closely behind Harbour, earning $875,000 per episode for Season 5. Noah Schnapp came in third, also making $875,000 per episode. Fans have expressed confusion over the reported amounts, particularly questioning why Bobby Brown, who is seen as the series lead, makes the least out of the entire cast.
In the realm of social media, one fan expressed disbelief, wondering, “Okay why are Millie and Finn the least paid lmfaoo.” Another chimed in, asserting, “Isn’t 11 supposed to be the main character? Why is she paid the least?” The discussion continued with another fan highlighting the discrepancies in earnings based on the characters’ storylines and screen time.
However, one dedicated fan came to Bobby Brown’s defense, pointing out that she has a separate contract with Netflix compared to her Stranger Things co-stars. They explained, “Millie has a special contract with NETFLIX which covers other projects, like Enola Holmes, as well. The amount on this infographic is likely extra to her already guaranteed income.” After her role on Stranger Things, Bobby Brown has gone on to star in several Netflix projects including Enola Holmes and its upcoming sequel, as well as Damsel and The Electric State.
Fans also took note of the absence of Winona Ryder, who has been a staple of the series since its inception. The reveal of the cast’s salaries for the final season has sparked a conversation among fans about fair pay and recognition in the entertainment industry.
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