Headlining two major series of the moment, Pedro Pascal has become – in addition to being a public darling – one of the highest-paid actors on the small screen today. After its critically acclaimed first season, The Last Of Us, it has already received a sequel that we have no doubt will be just as exciting.
But the beloved series wouldn’t be much without its two main stars, Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey. Today, as our colleagues from AdoroCinema report, the question of their respective salaries is still being discussed, when one is seen earning 8 times more than the other…
Variety did report that although they’re both stars of HBO’s flagship show, Pedro Pascal was paid $600,000 per episode and Bella Ramsey $70,000 per episode. Netizens have since been outraged by the discrepancy by responding to a viral tweet by ThePopTingz sharing the rumour.
The post angered many users, who in the comments spoke of “misogyny” and “amoism” – Pedro Pascal is 48 and Bella Ramsey, 19. However, others defended Pedro Pascal, insisting that he is a veteran in the field. Bella Ramsey was still in her infancy.
If Pedro Pascal’s salary was confirmed in the Variety report in 2021 – which is about 5,400,000 USD for 9 episodes – Bella Ramsay’s salary was not known at the time, and it is important to note that it was never officially confirmed, although a lot. Sources quote this celebrity at $70,000 per episode. Before them, Gabriel Luna (interpreter for Tom, Joel’s brother) would receive $50,000 per episode, and Anna Torvi (Tess) $25,000.
Numbers, but not that high
Pedro Pascal’s salary places the actor among the TV millionaires. In the same “category” we can cite Viola Davis (First Lady), Martin Short (only murders in the building) or even Sarah Jessica Parker (and that’s right…). But they are left with a long list of actors who surpass them in terms of salary, whose cost per episode exceeds a million.
In 2022, Marvel’s unforgettable Iron Man Robert Downey Jr. topped the list of highest-paid TV actors with $2 million per episode for the HBO series The Sympathizer, which he will produce and star in, which is still in production.
Back to The Last Of Us, it wouldn’t be a surprise if Pedro Pascal was paid more than Bella Ramsey due to his long career dating back to the 90s and his previous high-profile roles. However, such a difference would be quite skewed and ultimately too large…
You can watch The Last of Us season 1 in its entirety on Amazon Prime Video.
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Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.
