Superman cast salaries 'revealed' and highest earner is not who you think
Some of the stars' earning may be lower than fans expect
The salaries for the cast of the new Superman film have apparently been revealed and the highest earner may not be the one who fans think.
Its release becomes the first in the newly rebooted cinematic universe from DC Studios. Now under the stewardship of James Gunn, who serves as writer and director for the latest release. Gunn is known and celebrated on his work on the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy for Marvel and it is hoped he can work similar magic for DC's library of characters.
According to the film's synopsis, when Superman gets drawn into conflicts at home and abroad, his actions are questioned, giving tech billionaire Lex Luthor the opportunity to get the Man of Steel out of the way for good. Will intrepid reporter Lois Lane and Superman's four-legged companion, Krypto, be able to help him before it's too late?
The cast sees a brand new actor take on the pressure of becoming not only Clark Kent but also the Man of Steel. Joining him are a whole host of new faces as the hero's allies and adversaries.
That includes Marvelous Mrs Maisel star Rachel Brosnahan as Clark's colleague and love interest Lois Lane. There's also Nathan Fillion from Castle and star of The Rookie as well as The Last of Us breakout star Isabella Merced. as well as The Righteous Gemstones actor Skyler Gisondo.
However, despite taking on the mantle as the titular hero now in cinemas, David Corenswet did not make the most out of his cast members.
Instead, it is claimed that British actor Nicholas Hoult, who plays the villainous Lex Luthor took home the most for his part in the film. According to reports, this is because Hoult is already an experienced film star with some star power to his name.
Hoult has starred in Mad Max: Fury Road, a number of X-Men movies for Fox, along with The Menu, Clint Eastwood's Juror No. 2, and the recent Nosferatu.
Corenswet and Brosnahan are both currently more well known for their television work. While Corenswet had small roles in Twisters and Pearl, he has starred in The Politician and miniseries We Own This City.
Brosnahan featured in the film The Amateur but was the lead role in the award winning The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
- Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor - $2 million
- David Corenswet as Superman/Clark Kent - $750,000
- Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane - $750,000
- Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern/Guy Gardener - $400,000
- Edi Gathegi as Mr Terrific - $400,000
- Antony Carrigan as Metamorpho - $250,000
- Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen - $200,000
- Isabala Merced as Hawgirl - $200,000
It is also reported that the top bill cast members or due for extra pay days depending on the film's performance at the box office. However, what the numbers are in relation to that kind of deal is not known.
However, Deadline has claimed that the film has already earned more than $40 million. That figure was impressively from previews taking place ahead of the weekend around the world.
That means it only accounts for screenings for the Wednesday and Thursday before the title's official release day. Projections have estimated this could mean a taking of around $115 million for the opening weekend.
Superman is in cinemas now.