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Monster Summer cast salary: How much did Mason Thames and Mel Gibson earn?

"Monster Summer" is the new horror-comedy film directed by David Henrie, bringing Mel Gibson and Mason Thames together on screen. Here, check out how much the main cast could have earned for their roles.

David Henrie, Mason Thames and Mel Gibson on the set of Monster Summer.
© @DavidHenrieDavid Henrie, Mason Thames and Mel Gibson on the set of Monster Summer.

Mel Gibson and Lorraine Bracco joined rising young star Mason Thames to bring to life the new horror-comedy directed by David Henrie (the actor also known for Wizards of Waverly Place): Monster Summer.

The story follows Noah and his friends, who plan to enjoy a summer full of fun. However, they are interrupted by a mysterious force. To save their island, they team up with a retired detective and face monstrous adventures.

The movie will hit the big screen on October 4th, combining elements of horror and youth adventures, similar to classics like The Goonies, promising to be perfect family entertainment for the Halloween season.

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Monster Summer rumored cast salary

Monster Summer” is the fourth film directed by David Henrie, who has been having an excellent year so far, full of new projects. It seems that the horror-comedy managed to secure a budget of $30 million.

Showbiz Galore reported that this amount allowed the film to attract big-name actors from the industry, such as Mel Gibson, who became the highest-paid in the project. The director didn’t hesitate to share a few words and said on X:

So excited for you all to see Monster Summer in theaters everywhere October 4th! Getting to direct an Oscar winner and a future Oscar winner, Mason Thames,
was an absolute privilege! Super proud of this spooky family adventure
“.

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Although the stars have not confirmed whether the reported amounts they received are 100% accurate, it seems likely to be close, as Gibson reportedly took home just under half of the budget as his base salary.

Here, check out how much the cast of Monster Summer could have earned for their respective roles:

  • Mel Gibson as Gene | $10 million
  • Lorraine Bracco as Miss Halverson | $300,000
  • Mason Thames as Noah | $200,000
  • Kevin James | $150,000
  • Nora Zehetner | $100,000
  • Noah Cottrell as Ben | $40,000
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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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