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The Instigators cast salary: How much did Matt Damon and Casey Affleck earn?

The Instigators has become Apple TV+'s No. 1 movie, and it was to be expected, due to the great chemistry of its stars: Matt Damon and Casey Affleck. Here, check out how much the stars and the rest of the cast have earned.

Matt Damon and Casey Affleck in The Instigators.
© IMDbMatt Damon and Casey Affleck in The Instigators.

The Instigators” marks the fifth collaboration between Matt Damon and Casey Affleck on screen. The action-comedy film has become one of Apple TV+’s biggest global successes, now ranking No. 1 in the Top 10.

The heist thriller follows two thieves who must escape with the help of one of their therapists after a robbery doesn’t go as planned. Doug Liman directed, while Chuck MacLean and Casey himself wrote the script.

Despite receiving mixed reviews, many highlighted the performances between the actors. IGN stated, “The charm of The Instigators rests almost entirely on the untapped chemistry between Matt Damon and Casey Affleck“.

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The Instigators’ rumored cast salary

The budget for The Instigators has not been officially confirmed but is estimated to be quite high, as it needed to support its action scenes and the salaries of its major stars, which have been substantial.

Matt Damon has established himself as the highest-paid cast member of the project, earning $10 million for his role as Rory. Casey Affleck came in second with $3 million for the role of Cobby.

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The difference between each payment is quite large but not unexpected, given that Damon is one of the most acclaimed stars in the industry. The figures have not been confirmed by them, but are reported by Showbiz Galore.

Here, check out how much the main cast of The Instigators is reported to have earned, according to the site specialized in star salaries:

  • Matt Damon as Rory | $10 million
  • Casey Affleck as Cobby | $3 million
  • Hong Chau as Dr. Donna Rivera | $1 million
  • Ving Rhames as Frank Toomey | $450,000
  • Alfred Molina as Richie Dechico | $300,000
  • Michael Stuhlbarg as Mr. Besegai | $150,000
  • Paul Walter Hauser as Booch | $120,000
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Ariadna is a versatile journalist who covers a broad spectrum of sports topics and creates 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 repertoire by contributing to Spoiler Latinoamerica, where she created general culture content, before joining Spoiler US in 2024 to write entertainment pieces. With over four years of experience across different media outlets, Ariadna brings a wealth of knowledge and an expanding influence to the field of journalism.

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