According to reports, Daniel Radcliffe earned a total of $95.6 million from his involvement in the Harry Potter franchise.
The Harry Potter film series is a cinematic adaptation of the eponymous book series authored by J.K. Rowling. The production and distribution of the franchise are handled by Warner Bros. Pictures, encompassing a total of eight fantasy movies. The first of these, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, was released in 2001, while the final installment, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, premiered in 2011.
Furthermore, the Wizarding World shared media franchise began with Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them's release in 2016, which serves as a spin-off prequel series and is projected to comprise five films.
Daniel Radcliffe's earnings from Harry Potter
In the year 2000, an invitation was extended to Daniel Radcliffe to audition for the protagonist's role in the film adaptation of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter book series. The movie, titled "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," was subsequently released as "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" in the US. After enduring several rounds of callbacks and waiting for eight months, Radcliffe was eventually cast in part, signifying a pivotal moment in his professional career, as it led to worldwide recognition and financial success.
The initial Harry Potter film premiered in 2001, with Radcliffe reportedly earning $1 million for his role. The sequel, "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets," released in 2002, was similarly successful at the box office, earning Radcliffe $3 million.
While these remunerations were significant, they paled in comparison to what the young actor would make for the subsequent movies in the franchise. With each new release, Daniel Radcliffe's compensation for his involvement in the Harry Potter series grew considerably. The third film, "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," released in 2004, brought him a paycheck of $6 million. However, this sum was dwarfed by his earnings of $11 million for his part in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" (2005), followed by a substantial $14 million for "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" (2007). Radcliffe reportedly earned $24 million for his role in the sixth installment, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."
The final book in the series, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," was split into two films, with Part 1 premiering in 2010 and Part 2 in 2011. Daniel Radcliffe's cumulative compensation for both films was a staggering $50 million.
Who is Daniel Radcliffe?
Daniel Jacob Radcliffe, an accomplished English actor, was born on 23rd July 1989. He gained widespread recognition at the tender age of twelve for his portrayal of the iconic character Harry Potter in the eponymous film series. Throughout his illustrious career, Radcliffe has garnered numerous accolades and nominations for his outstanding performances.
