Austin Butler has been adding multiple successes to his filmography over the past few years, as well as adding zeros to his bank account, making him one of the richest young stars in the industry.
It was to be expected, given that one of his most recent releases was “Dune Part Two“, which has already grossed a total of $273.7 million in the United States as of Thursday, April 18, 2024, according to Box Office Mojo.
The actor portrays Feyd-Rautha, the main villain in the sequel directed by Denis Villeneuve, where he faces off against Timothée Chalamet‘s character. Here, check out how much money the star has accumulated…
What is Austin Butler’s net worth in 2024?
Austin Butler went from being a Disney kid to shining among the biggest stars in Hollywood in just a couple of years. Thanks to his work, his fortune has been increasing, and by 2024, he has a net worth of $4 million.
Austin Butler attends the World Premiere of “Dune: Part Two” at Leicester Square on February 15, 2024. (Source: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Warner Bros. Pictures)
According to multiple sources such as The Richest and Celebrity Net Worth, the Oscar-nominated actor has built his fortune on various high-profile projects, many of which have substantial budgets, like “Dune Part Two”.
Although he has been in the industry for a decade and has worked for various studios like Nickelodeon, his breakthrough came with some of his recent leading roles, such as portraying Elvis Presley in the biopic.
Austin Butler’s salary in Elvis
Although the exact salary was not confirmed, several media outlets reported that Austin Butler’s salary for his role as Elvis Presley in the biopic directed by Baz Luhrmann was $600,000, according to Cosmopolitan.
The casting director Denise Chamian, who was in charge of the project, spoke with Variety in 2022 and revealed how the decision was made to choose the Oscar-nominated actor for the film.
During the talk, she revealed: “I had a list of my own people. When we got to Austin, I said, ‘This is your Elvis,’ and Baz [Luhrmann, director] just looked at me”.
Austin Butler’s salary in Dune Part Two
Austin Butler is the one who took on the role of the villain in the sequel to Dune, where he shares the screen with stars like Zendaya. According to Showbiz Galore, the actor took home $250,000 for playing Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen.
Despite his participation as one of the main roles, he did not earn the same amount of money as his fellow lead actors, like Timothée Chalamet, who portrayed Paul Atreides and earned $4 million for his performance.
The Golden Globe-winning actor emerged as the fifth highest-paid cast member, trailing behind the two leads, Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica (earning $600,000) and Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck (earning $500,000).
