'Jackpot' cast salary: How much did John Cena and Awkwafina get paid?

Everything John Cena touches seems to turn to gold, as evidenced by the massive viewership “Jackpot!” has garnered since its release on August 15. The film has quickly become the most-watched movie on Prime Video worldwide, according to FlixPatrol.

The picture follows Katie, a woman like any other who wins the lottery but finds little reason to celebrate. Set in a near-future, economically challenged California, a law allows anyone to kill the winner before sundown and claim their prize. Katie must team up with Noel, a jackpot protector, to safeguard her winnings and stay alive.

John Cena and Awkwafina deliver a stellar performance as the flick’s dynamic duo, blending humor and action in perfect measure. As A-list stars, their involvement has sparked curiosity about how much they were paid for their roles.

How much did the cast of ‘Jackpot’ earn for their performances?

With everything from complex fight scenes to explosive sequences, action movies are typically expensive to produce, and “Jackpot!” is likely no exception. Beyond these production costs, the big question remains: how much of the budget was destined to the cast’s salaries?

John Cena is said to have been the highest-paid cast member, reportedly earning $2.5 million for his role as Noel, according to Showbiz Galore. While some might find this surprising, it’s in line with the fees he typically commands. His most lucrative role to date seems to be in “Ricky Stanicky,” where he allegedly earned $5 million.

Awkwafina, who leads the production alongside Cena, is rumored to have been paid $1 million for her performance. While this isn’t her highest payday—she reportedly earned $5 million for her role in “Shang-Chi”—it’s still a significant sum that underscores her star power.

Simu Liu, who plays a supporting role, reportedly received $450,000 for his involvement, while Seann William Scott is said to have earned slightly more at $500,000. The rest of the supporting cast, Ayden Mayeri and Dolly de Leon, reportedly earned $80,000 and $70,000, respectively, for their roles.