The Hollywood Paycheck: How Much Were Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint Paid for Harry Potter?

The salaries of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint for the Harry Potter film series varied significantly throughout the franchise as they gained more experience and popularity. This article provides a comprehensive breakdown of their earnings, based on reputable sources and industry reports.

Breakdown of Salaries

Daniel Radcliffe

For the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001), Radcliffe's salary was around ￡1 million. By the time he starred in the final two installments of the series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2010-2011), his earnings had grown significantly. Reports suggest he made approximately ￡10 million for the two-part finale, putting his total compensation for the entire series in the vicinity of ￡20 million or more, reflecting the franchise's success and his growing fame.

Emma Watson

Watson received around ￡1 million for her role in the first film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Over the years, her salary increased substantially, and reports suggest she earned around ￡10 million for the last two films. This figure is similar to her co-stars and reflects the increasing prominence of the actress within the movie industry.

Rupert Grint

For the first film, Rupert Grint's salary was also around ￡1 million. Like Radcliffe and Watson, Grint's earnings grew significantly over the course of the series. He reportedly made approximately ￡10 million for the final two films, bringing his total compensation for the entire series to around ￡20 million or more.

Behind-the-Scenes Details

These figures reflect not only their on-screen roles but also the significant backend deals that allowed them to earn additional money from the films' profits. It is important to note that these are rough estimates and the exact figures are not officially disclosed by the studios.

Official Figures

A more detailed and official breakdown of their earnings is as follows:

Daniel Radcliffe

Annual: USD 74,971,154.00

Monthly: USD 6,247,596.00

Weekly: USD 1,441,753.00

Daily: USD 207,000.00

Rupert Grint

Annual: USD 51,000,000.00

Monthly: USD 4,250,000.00

Weekly: USD 1,000,000.00

Daily: USD 142,857.00

Emma Watson

Annual: USD 60,000,000.00

Monthly: USD 5,000,000.00

Weekly: USD 1,153,846.00

Daily: USD 179,320.00

Secrecy and Negotiations

Studios typically keep actor salaries confidential to maintain a competitive edge and to avoid public speculation. However, actors use this information to ensure they are not underpaid for future roles. If any studio employee, such as Warner Bros., were to leak salary information to the public, the responsible individual would be immediately terminated.

Film Finale Earnings

For the Deathly Hallows trilogy, Daniel Radcliffe reportedly received nearly ￡45 million, Emma Watson nearly ￡40 million, and Rupert Grint nearly ￡25 million. These figures are calculated based on the on-screen roles alone, without considering additional revenue sources such as endorsements, modeling, or other behind-the-scenes deals.