The Harry Potter franchise has been one of the most successful film franchises in Hollywood, turning its lead actors into massive stars. These include Daniel Radcliffe as the titular character, Emma Watson as Hermione Granger, and Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley. The films’ immense success led to the trio being paid handsomely, and Rupert expressed his surprise about his hefty paycheque in an interview.
During their formative years, the young actors, including Rupert, dedicated their time to the Harry Potter franchise. Even today, their characters have become an integral part of their identities. Rupert portrayed his goofy role perfectly, and like his character, he was not fully aware of his earnings from the films.
According to IMDb, Daniel Radcliffe began his journey with $1 million for his first film, eventually earning $50 million each for the last two films in the franchise. Likewise, Rupert Grint’s salary remains unclear, but he and Emma Watson reportedly earned around $25 million for the eight films. Rupert stated that he did not know the exact amount he earned from the franchise, finding it “kind of ridiculous.” He further mentioned not being overly ambitious and not having a strong desire to learn the specific figures.
Currently, there are reports of a Harry Potter TV series in development, with the potential to change the lives of new actors, much like Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson. However, it is uncertain whether the original trio will return in different roles for the series.
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