The Iron Claw is A24’s new sports biographical film that had everyone on the edge of their seats until a few days ago when it debuted in theaters on December 22. Written and directed by Sean Durkin, the story is based on the life of professional wrestler Kevin Von Erich and his family, who had a tragic fate.
The intense narrative was brought to life by a large cast of industry mega-stars, who, brimming with talent, portrayed the main members of the Von Erich family. These included Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Maura Tierney, Holt McCallany and Lily James.
The plot portrays the figures who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Abuse, vices and deaths surrounded the brothers and their loved ones for a long time, prompting A24 to bring their experiences to the big screen with top-notch stars.
Who was the actor who received the highest salary for The Iron Claw?
The new film from the popular production company has established itself as the most successful sports drama of the year, bringing not only applause for the title itself but also significant earnings for its main stars.
The highest-paid actor was Zac Efron, who took home a paycheck of $3 million for bringing Kevin Von Erich to life. The Iron Claw had a total budget of $15.9 million, having earned nearly $4 million on its first day in the movie theaters.
What were the salaries of the stars of The Iron Claw?
Since the beginning of the project, The Iron Claw was intended to be one of the best films of 2023, achieving great revenue from the first minute. Therefore, the salaries of the stars were quite generous, especially with the protagonists who bring the main brothers to life.
Zac Efron, who received the biggest paycheck, was the only actor to earn over a million dollars, according to the specialized site Cast Salary. Meanwhile, Jeremy Allen White, who portrayed Kerry von Erich, earned $500,000, and Harris Dickinson, playing David von Erich, took home $300,000.
Here, check the complete list of actors with their respective characters and salaries:
- Maura Tierney as Doris von Erich – $250,000
- Stanley Simons as Mike von Erich – $130,000
- Holt McCallany as Fritz von Erich – $150,000
- Lily James as Pam Adkisson – $100,000
- Maxwell Jacob Friedman as Lance von Erich – $60,000
- Brady Pierce as Michael Hayes – $20,000