Salem’s Lot has finally arrived on the Max platform after a long wait and just in time for the Halloween season. The movie has joined the long list of adaptations of the master of horror, Stephen King.
The story follows Ben Mears, a writer who returns to his hometown, Jerusalem’s Lot, to write a book. Upon arrival, he discovers that the town is being invaded by vampires, led by the ancient and sinister vampire Kurt Barlow.
The new version has been directed by Gary Dauberman, known for his work on the Annabelle franchise, having created the Conjuring universe and produced “It”. He has worked multiple times with the American author.
Salem’s Lot rumored cast salary: Stars’ earnings
The 2024 adaptation of Salem’s Lot, directed by Gary Dauberman and produced by James Wan, is a major production backed by HBO. Although the exact budget has not been publicly disclosed, it is known to be a high-budget project.
This is reflected in the renowned creative team involved and the scale of the production. Despite delays, the horror movie was finally released on the Max platform, suggesting a significant investment.
Showbiz Galore reported how much the main actors would have earned for their respective roles, and although none received a million-dollar salary, they were really well-paid. Lewis Pullman is the highest-paid cast member.
Here, check out the rumored amounts the stars would have received for their characters in the movie:
- Lewis Pullman as Ben Mears | $800,000
- Makenzie Leigh as Susan Norton | $500,000
- Bill Camp as Matthew Burke | $350,000
- Spencer Treat Clark as Mike Ryerson |$300,000
- Alfre Woodard as Dr. Cody | $225,000
- William Sadler as Parkins Gillespie | $200,000
- Pilou Asbæk as Richard Straker | $200,000
- John Benjamin Hickey as Father Callahan | $100,000
