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House of the Dragon cast salary: How much do they get paid for the series?

Each of the actors in House of the Dragon has carried out their role exceptionally, and many have praised their work on the show. Here, check out how much they have earned for their respective roles in the Game of Thrones series...

Olivia Cooke in House of the Dragon, Season 2.
© IMDbOlivia Cooke in House of the Dragon, Season 2.

House of the Dragon has returned to the screen after two years of waiting, and it’s time for the iconic actors to return to the battle in Westeros, where they will vie for power and who will claim the throne this time.

After the events of the first season, the GoT series has been filled with drama, chaos, family feuds and blood everywhere. The members of this dysfunctional family will not give up… and the dragons are ready to fight.

The main stars, such as Emma D’Arcy, Matt Smith and Olivia Cooke, are back for the second installment and its eight episodes. Here, check out how much money the actors receive for their respective roles…

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House of the Dragon cast salaries revealed

Two years of waiting have passed until the big arrival of the second season of House of the Dragon, and at that time, each of the stars received almost a different pay. This usually happens because of their trajectory and the amount of scenes they are in.

The drama had great figures in its cast, including Paddy Considine, Emma D’Arcy, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke and Steve Toussaint, among others. Showbiz Galore confirmed the payment received by each of them for their participation in the prequel.

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Here, check out how much the stars received for their specific roles…

  • Paddy Considine as King Viserys I Targaryen | $50,000 per episode
  • Emma D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen | $30,000 per episode
  • Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen | $25,000 per episode
  • Olivia Cooke as Lady Alicent Hightower | $25,000 per episode
  • Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon | $20,000 per episode
  • Eve Best as Princess Rhaenys Velaryon | $15,000 per episode
  • Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole | $15,000 per episode
  • Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria | $10,000 per episode
  • Rhys Ifans as Ser Otto Hightower | $10,000 per episode
  • Harry Collett as Prince Jacaerys Velaryon | $5,000 per episode

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