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Woman of the Hour cast salary: How much did Anna Kendrick and the stars charge?

"Woman of the Hour" is the disturbing story based on real events that will mark Anna Kendrick's directorial debut and will arrive on Netflix in October. Here, check how much the actors were paid for the thriller.

Anna Kendrick and Tony Hale in Woman of the Hour.
© @FilmUpdatesAnna Kendrick and Tony Hale in Woman of the Hour.

Woman of the Hour will mark the highly anticipated directorial debut of Anna Kendrick, as she not only stars as the lead in this creepy film but also helms a story based on real events, combining psychological thriller and crime.

The disturbing story portrays the infamous case of the “Dating Game Killer”, Rodney Alcala, a serial killer who shockingly participated in and won a dating game show on television in 1978.

The Netflix new title follows the events leading up to and following Alcala’s appearance on the show, while exploring his manipulations and the disconnect between his on-screen behavior and his real life as a predator.

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Woman of the Hour rumored cast salary

To bring such a heartfelt story like “Woman of the Hour” to life (which will arrive on Netflix on October 18), great talent was needed in front of the camera, as well as a solid budget to pay the high salaries of its leading stars.

Showbiz Galore, a site specialized in celebrity earnings (though unofficial and based on rumors from close sources), reported that the dramatic thriller had a budget of $15 million, which also covered production costs.

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If the information is accurate, Anna Kendrick earned a base salary of $3 million, not only for being the lead actress but also for directing the project. This would make her the highest-paid member of the cast.

Here, check how much the main actors of Woman of the Hour would have earned:

  • Anna Kendrick as Cheryl Bradshaw | $3 million
  • Daniel Zovatto as Rodney Alcala | $220,000
  • Tony Hale as Ed | $150,000
  • Nicolette Robinson as Laura | $100,000
  • Kathryn Gallagher as Charlie | $55,000
  • Kelley Jakle as Sarah | $45,000

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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