HBO’s The White Lotus has become a cultural phenomenon, in which fans have already waited for the next season after a recent conclusion of season three.
Behind the curtain, the show is making headlines for a different reason – equal pay for all artists.In a recent interview with the Hollywood reporter, executive producer David Bernad revealed that each actor of the show receives the same salary, whether his fame, experience or their period of participation in the project. Each cast member is paid $ 40,000 per episode, which means they earn $ 320,000 for the standard eight-episode season.
“Everyone is treated equally in the show. All actors receive the same salary, and lie their names in the credit alphabet,” Bernad explained. “This approach ensures that we are working with those who are here for the right reasons. We started this model in season one, when the budget was tight-and we have kept it in this way, even now the show is successful. Salary is non-circumcision.”
Casting director Meredith Tucker also emphasized the show’s commitment to fairness. According to him, all actors should audition – no exception – regardless of their profile or previous work.
The show’s approach to pay has been widely praised, especially criticism for payment inequalities in an industry, especially in an industry. Many people see it as a meaningful step towards fighting gender pay inequality, where women often earn less than men to do the same thing. White Lotus is proving that a fair and transparent model can work – and perhaps also serve as an example for other presentations in Hollywood.
