The second half of the year is often the prime time for horror releases, and while the season has been highlighted by films like “MaXXXine” and “Longlegs,” M. Night Shyamalan’s “Trap” continues to build on that momentum.
The film follows a father and daughter attending the latter’s favorite pop star’s concert. Once inside the venue, he senses something is off. To his shock, he discovers that the entire event is a covert operation to capture a serial killer lurking in the building.
Given that Shyamalan is known for self-financing his films, even when distributed by major studios, there’s always curiosity about the actors’ salaries—and his latest movie is no exception.
What were the salaries for the cast of ‘Trap’? All the details
According to Showbiz Galore, the rumored cast salaries for “Trap” appear to align with industry standards. As expected, Josh Hartnett, the film’s lead and an A-list star, reportedly earned $3 million for his role.
Ariel Donoghue, who plays Hartnett’s daughter, is rumored to have received $150,000 for her performance as the second lead. This is a typical salary for a young actress, especially considering she’s only fourteen and this is one of her first major roles.
Saleka Shyamalan, one of the director’s three daughters, is believed to have been paid slightly less for her role as Lady Raven, the pop star whose concert the father and daughter attend. Given M. Night Shyamalan’s reputation as a supportive father, her involvement and compensation come as no surprise.
For the rest of the cast, including Jonathan Langdon, Kid Cudi, Hayley Mills, Allison Pill, Marnie McPhail, and others, salaries are estimated to range between $50,000 and $85,000, with none reportedly exceeding $100,000.
This approach is consistent with Shyamalan’s past practices. For example, on his previous film “Knock at the Cabin,” he is said to have paid similar amounts to the supporting cast while giving Dave Bautista $4 million. Shyamalan often seeks to strike a balance between compensating big names and aligning pay with the prominence of each actor’s role in his films.
