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Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'White Lotus' Star Has Candid Response to 'Very Low' Payday Reports
White Lotus star Jason Isaacs made it known how he really feels about being paid 'a very low price' for his starring role in the third season of HBO's juggernaut drama. Isaacs revealed during an interview with Vulture that, due to the show's equal pay initiative, he and the rest of his co-stars earned just $40,000 per episode. That means they made around $320,000 each for the season, but while that might sound like a hefty payday, Isaacs noted that's actually 'a very low price' for such a high-profile gig. 'I didn't know that was public knowledge. That's absolutely true,' Isaacs said when asked about the equal pay initiative. 'Generally, actors don't talk about pay in public because it's ridiculously disproportionate to what we do—putting on makeup and funny voices—and just upsets the public. But compared to what people normally get paid for big television shows, that's a very low price. But the fact is, we would have paid to be in it. We probably would have given a body part.'When asked if he felt it was unfair that he and veteran co-stars like Parker Posey and Walton Goggins were making the same amount as the show's newcomers, like Sarah Catherine Hook and Aimee Lou Wood, Isaacs made his position clear. 'Do I mind that I wasn't paid more than other people? I never work for money,' he said. 'I've done all right. People will think I have huge stockpiles of money, but sadly, what I've done rather immaturely is expand my outgoings to match my incomings and pretty much spent everything I've earned over the years.' Season three of The White Lotus is available to stream on HBO Max.'White Lotus' Star Has Candid Response to 'Very Low' Payday Reports first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 17, 2025
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Hollywood agent reveals shock reason he tells A-listers to TURN DOWN roles on HBO's The White Lotus
HBO 's The White Lotus arguably one of the most acclaimed and culturally relevant TV shows of the last decade. The anthology series has not only been a commercial hit and lauded by critics, it's also been responsible for catapulting its cast to the top of Tinseltown. Veterans like Jennifer Coolidge and Parker Posey completely revived their careers thanks to the Mike White series, while international stars like Sabrina Impacciatore and Aimee Lou Wood used the show to crack Hollywood. So why aren't more A-listers clamoring for roles on The White Lotus? The main reason is the 'low' salary of just $40,000 per episode, which is given to each main character - regardless of how famous they are. One Hollywood agent who spoke to said that the salary is so low that most big name actors would actually lose money filming a season of the HBO show. 'Just say that the actor earns roughly $300,000 for the season, that's before taxes, then they have to pay their team, like their manager and agent,' the source said. 'They're not left with much in the end, then you have to factor in exactly how much money they're missing out on while shooting the show for months,' they continued. Season two of The White Lotus took six months to film, while season three took even longer at seven months. 'Not only are they on set for half the year, they're also on location in some random part of the world. Italy, Thailand... it's not like filming in Los Angeles where they can easily come and go to fulfill other commitments,' the agent said. 'I've had to advise some big clients not to do the show for these reasons. 'They could be taking home several million by doing a movie that might only take two or three months to shoot instead of spending six months doing The White Lotus for pennies,' they continued. Outside of acting projects, there's also the issue of missing out on lucrative brand deals. 'Every actor has commercial brand deals, it's where most of their money is made these days,' they explained. 'If I sign a client up to represent a major brand, I can't have them stuck on set in Thailand when there's promotional commitments in the US as part of their contract,' they added. However, the agent did say that things may be shifting as The White Lotus begins to benefit from more commercial tie-ins. 'The only exception is some of the big money brand deals that the cast are starting to pull in now,' they said. 'Parker Posey did a GAP campaign, Theo James is working with Dolce & Gabbana. 'There's certainly an argument to be made that The White Lotus can drive up a star's value for brands, but I still think this applies more to B-level talent,' they continued. 'A-listers can already command a huge fee, so I don't think that The White Lotus can boost their value enough to offset any losses from filming.' In April, it was revealed that three-time Oscar nominee Woody Harrelson had turned down the third season of The White Lotus. While the actor claimed that the filming schedule clashed with a family vacation, there was speculation that the real reason for knocking it back was due to the salary. Jason Isaacs, who appears in the third season of the HBO series as wealthy businessman Timothy Ratliff, revealed just how much he and his castmates were paid per episode. 'That's absolutely true,' he told Vulture, confirming that they earned $40,000 per episode. 'Generally actors don't talk about pay in public because it's ridiculously disproportionate to what we do — putting on makeup and funny voices — and just upsets the public,' he continued. 'But compared to what people normally get paid for big television shows, that's a very low price.' Still, Isaacs admitted he was just as excited as fellow cast members — like Patrick Schwarzenegger and Parker Posey — to join the buzz-worthy series. 'But the fact is, we would have paid to be in it. We probably would have given a body part.' Isaacs was asked whether, given his long resume, he had any complicated feelings about earning the same as less-experienced actors like Schwarzenegger. He replied, 'Do I mind that I wasn't paid more than other people? I never work for money. I mean, I've done all right. 'People will think I have huge stockpiles of money but sadly, what I've done rather immaturely is expand my outgoings to match my incomings and pretty much spent everything I've earned over the years.'
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
White Lotus star Jason Isaacs confirms EXACTLY how much he gets paid as he calls the amount 'very low'
For many stars, The White Lotus is a golden ticket—but one cast member says the paycheck didn't exactly match the hype. Jason Isaacs, who appears in the third season of the hit HBO series as wealthy businessman Timothy Ratliff, revealed just how much he and his castmates were paid per episode. 'That's absolutely true,' he told Vulture, confirming that they earned $40,000 per episode. He added, 'Generally actors don't talk about pay in public because it's ridiculously disproportionate to what we do — putting on makeup and funny voices — and just upsets the public 'But compared to what people normally get paid for big television shows, that's a very low price.' Still, Isaacs admitted he was just as excited as fellow cast members— like Patrick Schwarzenegger and Parker Posey —to join the buzz-worthy series. 'But the fact is, we would have paid to be in it. We probably would have given a body part.' Isaacs was asked whether, given his long resume, he had any complicated feelings about earning the same as less-experienced actors like Schwarzenegger. He replied, 'Do I mind that I wasn't paid more than other people? I never work for money. I mean, I've done all right. 'People will think I have huge stockpiles of money but sadly, what I've done rather immaturely is expand my outgoings to match my incomings and pretty much spent everything I've earned over the years.' The Vulture interview comes after Isaacs revealed that fame makes him 'feel empty'. Speaking on The Table Manners podcast with Jessie and Lennie Ware he explained: 'It's a bit naff being famous. It feels empty. 'And I get embarrassed by the social status you get when you meet people who are genuinely impressive and do extraordinary things. 'But if you can use it sometimes to lighten people's load or do something good, it just feels like it's swinging the pendulum. He then spoke openly about some of the comment he had made about the White Lotus filming which set of various rumours online. Jason said: 'I got in a lot of trouble, because people go, What was it like? And a lot of the other actors, they're very good kind of brand managers. 'They go it was wonderful, Thailand was fabulous etc.. 'It was a bit like Lord of the Flies', I said.' Jessie then said: 'You were quoted as saying it was like Theatre Camp and Lord of the Flies?' Jason added: 'Yeah, because it is a lot of people away from home for a long period of time, away from their families. And it was everything. It was all the things you would expect in a group of people. 'Anyway, all these online Sherlock Holmes have read a whole bunch of b****cks into it and started extrapolating from what they thought they could see people's photographs about where the fault lines were in our friendships, or complete bollocks, they've no idea!' Aimee recently playfully took aim at her co-star Jason's 'overshare' about the intense relationships that were formed on the White Lotus set. Jason summed up the shoot as 'a cross between summer camp and Lord of the Flies but in a gilded cage'. Fans had already been speculating about off-screen relationships, specifically Aimee Lou Wood and Walton Goggins. They played on-screen lovers, but were thought to have fallen out after they unfollowed each other on social media. Jason's comments only added fuel to the rumour mill fire, as many surmised that he was referring to the relationship between Aimee Lou and Walton. However Aimee Lou herself made light of Jason's remarks as she reshared a meme to her Instagram Story on Tuesday. Reposting a meme of someone who spills all of their secrets without even being asked where the person had written 'interviewer: so did you enjoy Thailand? Jason Isaacs:....' Aimee Lou shared the X post on her story and tagged Jason in the post alongside a laughing face. The person who had shared Aimee Lou's repost, mused: 'Looks like she's poking fun at the fact Jason Isaac's implied some people fell out and that some shady stuff went down on set: 'There were alliances that formed and broke, romances that formed and broke, friendships that formed and broke...' Aimee Lou, who plays the tragic fan favourite Chelsea, meanwhile has described how the cast 'wrap and walk five steps to your room. You're living where you're filming. It is the Truman Show'. Fans of the show began to speculate that Aimee and Walton had fallen out after they unfollowed each other. However matters seem to have now resolved themselves as they are back following each other again and Aimee recently showed him support on his SNL stint.
The Independent
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
White Lotus star breaks industry taboo by revealing salaries
Jason Isaacs confirmed that the cast of HBO 's The White Lotus received a "very low" salary of $40,000 per episode, which he said was low compared to other big TV shows. Isaacs stated that the entire cast "would have paid to be in it," emphasising that the opportunity was more valuable than the compensation. Each actor in the main cast of Season 3 received the same, regardless of their star power or experience. Producer David Bernard revealed that the equal pay structure was implemented in the first season due to budget constraints and ensures actors are motivated by the project itself. Season 3 of The White Lotus featured an ensemble cast including Isaacs, Parker Posey, Walton Goggins, and others, and is expected to receive multiple Emmy nominations.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
White Lotus star Jason Isaacs complains about the 'very low' salary on hit series
For many stars, The White Lotus is a golden ticket—but one cast member says the paycheck didn't exactly match the hype. Jason Isaacs, who appears in the third season of the hit HBO series as wealthy businessman Timothy Ratliff, revealed just how much he and his castmates were paid per episode. 'That's absolutely true,' he told Vulture, confirming that they earned $40,000 per episode. He added, 'Generally actors don't talk about pay in public because it's ridiculously disproportionate to what we do — putting on makeup and funny voices — and just upsets the public 'But compared to what people normally get paid for big television shows, that's a very low price.' Still, Isaacs admitted he was just as excited as fellow cast members— like Patrick Schwarzenegger and Parker Posey —to join the buzz-worthy series. 'But the fact is, we would have paid to be in it. We probably would have given a body part.' Isaacs was asked whether, given his long resume, he had any complicated feelings about earning the same as less-experienced actors like Schwarzenegger. He replied, 'Do I mind that I wasn't paid more than other people? I never work for money. I mean, I've done all right. 'People will think I have huge stockpiles of money but sadly, what I've done rather immaturely is expand my outgoings to match my incomings and pretty much spent everything I've earned over the years.' The Vulture interview comes after Isaacs revealed that fame makes him 'feel empty'. Speaking on The Table Manners podcast with Jessie and Lennie Ware he explained: 'It's a bit naff being famous. It feels empty. 'And I get embarrassed by the social status you get when you meet people who are genuinely impressive and do extraordinary things. 'But if you can use it sometimes to lighten people's load or do something good, it just feels like it's swinging the pendulum. He then spoke openly about some of the comment he had made about the White Lotus filming which set of various rumours online. Jason said: 'I got in a lot of trouble, because people go, What was it like? And a lot of the other actors, they're very good kind of brand managers. 'They go it was wonderful, Thailand was fabulous etc.. 'It was a bit like Lord of the Flies', I said.' Jessie then said: 'You were quoted as saying it was like Theatre Camp and Lord of the Flies?' Jason added: 'Yeah, because it is a lot of people away from home for a long period of time, away from their families. And it was everything. It was all the things you would expect in a group of people. 'Anyway, all these online Sherlock Holmes have read a whole bunch of b****cks into it and started extrapolating from what they thought they could see people's photographs about where the fault lines were in our friendships, or complete bollocks, they've no idea!' Aimee recently playfully took aim at her co-star Jason's 'overshare' about the intense relationships that were formed on the White Lotus set. Jason summed up the shoot as 'a cross between summer camp and Lord of the Flies but in a gilded cage'. Fans had already been speculating about off-screen relationships, specifically Aimee Lou Wood and Walton Goggins. They played on-screen lovers, but were thought to have fallen out after they unfollowed each other on social media. Jason's comments only added fuel to the rumour mill fire, as many surmised that he was referring to the relationship between Aimee Lou and Walton. However Aimee Lou herself made light of Jason's remarks as she reshared a meme to her Instagram Story on Tuesday. Reposting a meme of someone who spills all of their secrets without even being asked where the person had written 'interviewer: so did you enjoy Thailand? Jason Isaacs:....' Aimee Lou shared the X post on her story and tagged Jason in the post alongside a laughing face. The person who had shared Aimee Lou's repost, mused: 'Looks like she's poking fun at the fact Jason Isaac's implied some people fell out and that some shady stuff went down on set: 'There were alliances that formed and broke, romances that formed and broke, friendships that formed and broke...' Aimee Lou, who plays the tragic fan favourite Chelsea, meanwhile has described how the cast 'wrap and walk five steps to your room. You're living where you're filming. It is the Truman Show'. Fans of the show began to speculate that Aimee and Walton had fallen out after they unfollowed each other.
