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The Brutalist cast salary: Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, Joe Alwyn and the stars' earnings

The Brutalist has been acclaimed at festivals like Venice and Toronto, where it received a 12-minute standing ovation. This recognition has made it one of the most anticipated films of the year. Here, check out how much the cast earned.

Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones in The Brutalist.
© IMDbAdrien Brody and Felicity Jones in The Brutalist.

The Brutalist“, Adrien Brody‘s new movie, is a title directed by Brady Corbet (Mysterious Skin, Thirteen and Melancholia) that promises to captivate audiences with an intense exploration of the life of a Jewish refugee architect.

The story follows László Toth, an architectural visionary who arrives in the United States in the 1940s to start a new life. His professional and personal journeys unfold in a postwar context full of struggles.

With Corbet’s characteristic dark and contemplative style, the drama stands out as a visually striking film that blends art, history, and a deep analysis of the human cost of ambition and creation.

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The Brutalist rumored cast salary

The Brutalist” is one of the most anticipated dramatic movies, not only because it’s the latest major project from A24, but also because it will hit theaters on December 20, featuring a large cast and a solid budget.

Visually, the film draws inspiration from Brutalist architecture, known for its focus on raw materials and functional design, which helps emphasize the protagonist’s austere tone and emotional background.

Showbiz Galore reported that the production has managed to secure $10 million. While this isn’t an extravagant sum compared to other titles, it has been used wisely, particularly in terms of salaries.

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The cast, led by the talented Adrien Brody, also includes Felicity Jones and Joe Alwyn, adding an interesting dynamic and promising high-caliber performances. As expected, the actor from The Pianist is the highest-paid.

The specialized site reported the rumored amounts the stars have earned for their respective roles in the drama, with Brody reportedly becoming the highest-paid member of the cast, earning a base salary of $1.5 million.

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Here, check out how much the stars might have earned for their specific roles in the drama:

  • Adrien Brody as László Tóth | $1.5 Million
  • Felicity Jones as Erzsébet Tóth | $350,000
  • Guy Pearce as Harrison Lee Van Buren | $300,000
  • Joe Alwyn as Harry Lee Van Buren | $200,000
  • Alessandro Nivola as Attila | $120,000
  • Stacy Martin as Maggie Van Buren | $70,000
  • Raffey Cassidy as Zsófia | $50,000

Ariadna is a multisport journalist specialized in delivering key, high-value information across competitions, including tournament formats, rules, lineups and injury updates, while also producing evergreen content. Her career in journalism began in 2021 at Indie Emergente, a digital music magazine, where she honed her skills in writing and reporting. In 2023, she expanded her expertise by contributing to Spoiler Latinoamerica, creating general culture content, before joining Spoiler US in 2024 to focus on entertainment coverage. With almost six years of experience across different media outlets, Ariadna has developed strong expertise at the intersection of sports and entertainment, covering live events such as Super Bowls, FIFA World Cup opening and closing ceremonies, Olympic Games and UEFA Champions League finals, bringing depth, accuracy and real-time insight to her reporting.

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