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White Lotus Season 3 Cast Earned Equal $40,000 Per Episode, Isaacs Confirms

Producers implemented the pay structure from the first season to attract actors committed to the show’s artistic vision.

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A still of actor Jason Isaacs from the third season of HBO series 'The White Lotus'.
Jason Isaacs
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Overview

  • Jason Isaacs told Vulture that every cast member on Season 3 received $40,000 per episode, totaling about $320,000 for the series.
  • He described that rate as “a very low price” for a series of this scale and said he prioritizes art over financial gain.
  • Producer David Bernad said the flat salary was adopted in Season 1 due to budget constraints and has remained non‐negotiable.
  • Casting director Meredith Tucker noted that salary transparency led some actors to decline roles but ensured participants joined for the project’s craft.
  • The uniform pay bridged gaps between veterans like Parker Posey and newcomers such as Sarah Catherine Hook, reinforcing an ensemble approach.