The Estimated Net Worths of Neville Longbottom and Ron Weasley from the Harry Potter Series
Introduction
As an avid Harry Potter fan, you may have wondered how much the starring trio of Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson earned for playing Harry, Ron, and Hermione in the eight blockbuster films. I‘ve dug into financial reports and interviews to provide the most accurate salary figures and analysis. Read on to find out who earned the most!
Did the trio earn equal pay?
In short – no. Though they were the core stars, Radcliffe, Grint, and Watson were paid differently based on factors like screen time, character importance, and negotiating leverage. Their pay gaps lessened but were never fully equal.
Harry Potter‘s Salary
As the central character, Daniel Radcliffe earned the most of the Hogwarts trio by a significant margin. His pay increased exponentially with each sequel:
- Sorcerer‘s Stone (2001): $1 million
- Chamber of Secrets (2002): $3 million
- Prisoner of Azkaban (2004): $6 million
- Goblet of Fire (2005): $11 million
- Order of the Phoenix (2007): $11 million + royalties
- Half-Blood Prince (2009): $24 million
- Deathly Hallows Part 1 (2010): $24 million
- Deathly Hallows Part 2 (2011): $24 million
Based on these figures, Daniel Radcliffe earned an estimated $89 million for the Harry Potter series before additional royalties, making him the highest paid actor in the franchise.
Hermione Granger‘s Salary
As Harry‘s brainy best friend, Emma Watson trailed Radcliffe‘s salary but still earned sizeable paychecks:
- Sorcerer‘s Stone (2001): $1 million
- Chamber of Secrets (2002): $3 million
- Prisoner of Azkaban (2004): $5 million
- Goblet of Fire (2005): $7 million
- Order of the Phoenix (2007): $10 million
- Half-Blood Prince (2009): $20 million
- Deathly Hallows Part 1 (2010): $20 million
- Deathly Hallows Part 2 (2011): $20 million
Watson‘s total for the franchise comes to around $70 million – certainly enough for Hermione to build an impressive library!
Ron Weasley‘s Salary
As Harry‘s loyal sidekick, Rupert Grint also saw his salary rise substantially:
- Sorcerer‘s Stone (2001): $1 million
- Chamber of Secrets (2002): $3 million
- Prisoner of Azkaban (2004): $4 million
- Goblet of Fire (2005): $8 million
- Order of the Phoenix (2007): $10 million
- Half-Blood Prince (2009): $20 million
- Deathly Hallows Part 1 (2010): $20 million
- Deathly Hallows Part 2 (2011): $20 million
Grint‘s total also landed around $70 million for portraying the red-haired Weasley. Though equal to Watson‘s salary, Rupert Grint had significantly less screen time than Emma Watson.
Key Takeaways
A few key observations on the trio‘s salaries:
- Radcliffe earned the most as the central star.
- Watson initially earned more than Grint for a bigger supporting role.
- By the end, Watson and Grint earned about the same despite disparate roles.
- All three actors earned massive, life-changing wealth from the blockbuster franchise.
Their salaries serve as fascinating case studies in Hollywood dealmaking and the business side of moviemaking. Though the numbers are staggering, you can‘t put a price on living out an iconic fantasy adventure!