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'Megalopolis' cast salary: How much did Adam Driver and the cast charge?

After several years of waiting and back-and-forths, Megalopolis is finally finished, and we are just a few weeks away from its release. Adam Driver is just one of the many stars involved. Here, check out how much the cast was paid.

Adam Driver in Megalopolis.
© IMDbAdam Driver in Megalopolis.

Megapolis” is an ambitious film project directed by Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfather and Bram Stoker’s Dracula), one of Hollywood’s most legendary filmmakers, set to hit the big screen this year in just a few weeks.

It is scheduled for a major release on September 27, so the countdown for fans to see Adam Driver, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf and many other big stars in the industry has already begun.

It is undoubtedly a title that has generated a lot of anticipation, not only because of its incredible cast and crew but also due to the mystery surrounding it. This morning, the first trailer was released, but Lionsgate pulled it down.

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Megalopolis’ rumored cast salary

It was expected that “Megalopolis” would have a large budget of $120 million, as it has to cover the salaries of its biggest stars, such as Adam Driver (Marriage Story and Ferrari), who is the highest-paid member of the cast.

Although none of the actors have made any references to their earnings from the science fiction film, Showbiz Galore reported the possible sums that the main actors might have taken home for their roles.

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The actor who plays Caesar Catiline in the drama has secured the No. 1 spot as the highest-paid member with $3 million, further increasing his net worth. In second place is Jon Voight, with a $1.5 million payout for his role.

Here, check out how much the main stars of Megalopolis might have earned in salary for their respective roles:

  • Adam Driver as Cesar Catilina | $3 million
  • Jon Voight as Hamilton Crassus III | $1.5 million
  • Jason Schwartzman as Jason Zanderz | $1 million
  • Laurence Fishburne as Fundi Romaine | $1 million
  • Shia LaBeouf as Clodio Pulcher | $700,000
  • Aubrey Plaza as Wow Platinum | $550,000
  • Giancarlo Esposito as Mayor Franklyn Cicero | $500,000
  • Nathalie Emmanuel as Julia Cicero | $400,000
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Ariadna, a Journalism graduate from Tea and Deportea in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is fluent in both English and Spanish. She has been a key member of the Spoiler US team since its inception in 2023, where she covers a wide range of topics including entertainment, cinema, interviews, television programs, lifestyle, celebrity news, influencers, streaming platforms, pop culture, and reality shows. Before her role at Spoiler US, Ariadna joined Bolavip US in 2022, contributing to a diverse array of content areas. Her career began in 2021 at Indie Emergente, a digital music magazine, and she has also written about various cultural events for Spoiler Latinoamerica in 2023. With over three years of experience in journalism across various media outlets, Ariadna continues to broaden her expertise and impact in the field.

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