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TheMad Maxsaga has been wreaking havoc among fans for quite some time now, so when it was time forFuriosa: A Mad Max Sagato come out, it was expected to succeed as terrifically as nearly every other film in the series. But, starring Anya Taylor-Joy in the lead as the titular character, that was hardly what happened when the movie finally hit the theatres.
A post-apocalyptic action film helmed by George Miller, this fifth installment in theMad Maxfranchise had quite the star-studded cast besides Taylor-Joy, including the likes of Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke, and Elsa Pataky, among others. Despite this, it barely made it through its box office run as it made $173.8 million globally on its $168 million budget (perThe Numbers).
Nonetheless, the paychecks that each actor made from the otherwise critically and generally acclaimed movie (it has a 90% critical and 89% general audience score onRT) for each of their respective roles were nothing short of sweet. And yet, there’s a disappointingbuthere — just like there always is, especially when it comes to the salary disparity in Hollywood.
In an incredibly disappointing and surprising turn of events, the reported salary difference between Taylor-Joy and Hemsworth for their respective characters is actually noticeable enough to earn the frowns of the millions of fans worldwide. That said, here’s a breakdown of the paychecks that the former and latter and the rest of the cast took home. Dig in!
How much did Anya Taylor-Joy make fromFuriosa: A Mad Max Saga?
Furiosa: A Mad Max SagasawAnya Taylor-Joystar as the younger version of the titular character, who was previously played byCharlize TheroninMad Max: Fury Road. And since this film was set years before the events ofFury Roadand followed the titular character’s life for over a decade – from her kidnapping by the forces of warlord Dementus to her ascension to the rank of Imperator – she pretty much served as the main character of the movie.
The amount she made for the outstanding performance she gave in the respective role was… well, just enough, perhaps, but definitely meager when compared to what her co-star and renowned MCUThorstar took home. According toSpoiler,The Queen’s Gambitactress reportedly earned $1.8 million from the $168 million budget for playing Imperator Furiosa.
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How much did Chris Hemsworth make fromFuriosa?
In contrast to Taylor-Joy’s role as the titular lead character,Chris Hemsworthplayed the villainous Dementus inFuriosa. For the role, the actor indeed had to go through a lot as he had to wear prosthetics and spend hours in the makeup room just to get his look right as the warlord leader of the Biker Horde and the ruler of Gastown.
But the surprising part is that, despite his role being minor as compared to his co-star, Hemsworth got to take home a greater salary. Per Spoiler, the actor reportedly took home around $200,000 more than Taylor-Joy in a paycheck that totaled down to $2 million.
Of course, this salary difference despite the magnitude of each of their respective roles is enough to make just anyone’s blood boil at how unfair each of their respective paychecks is. To say the least, this further highlights the issue of salary disparity between male and female co-stars in the entertainment industry – a major issue that needs to be uprooted as quickly as possible.
How much did the remaining cast make fromFuriosa?
While both Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth are among the highest-paid cast members on the film (with Hemsworth disappointingly taking a bigger chunk than his female lead co-star who was more worthy of it), the remaining actors weren’t lucky enough to secure that lucrative of a deal for themselves. If anything, none of their cheques go farther than a few hundred thousand.
Tom Burke, for one, played the Praetorian Jack in the movie, who is the commander of the Citadel’s first War Rig. For the same, he reportedly made $400,000. Then there’s Nathan Jones, who played Rictus Erectus i.e. Joe’s muscular but dim-witted son, and managed to take home reportedly around $300,000 for his iconic performance.
Trailing right behind are reportedly Angus Sampson, who embodied The Organic Mechanic, Dementus’s and later Joe’s personal physician, earned $170,000; Daniel Webber, who played the War Boy and scored a $120,000 paycheck; and Lachy Hulme, who earned $120,000 for playing Immortan Joe, the warlord leader of the Citadel and enemy of the Biker Horde.
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Anya Taylor-Joy’s salary from other movies and TV shows
Even thoughFuriosamay not have been entirely fair to her if comparing how much she should have been paid in comparison to Chris Hemsworth, Taylor-Joy has been earning a considerable amount from her other gigs. This includes her award-winning performances in pieces like her all-time best role as Beth Harmon in the critically acclaimedThe Queen’s Gambit.
Per reports from theDaily Mail, Taylor-Joy reportedly garnered around £500,000 for the respective role. Additionally, asLifestyle Asiapointed out, while the actress’ salary for her outstanding performance inDune – Part 2hasn’t been officially released, she might as well have taken a significant paycheck home if her co-stars Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya managed to pocket $3 million and $2 million respectively according to reports.
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Then there’s her current total net worth of $12 million as of 2024 (perCelebrity Net Worth). All of this being said, it’s undeniable that Anya Taylor-Joy earns significant salaries for each of her respective roles, thanks to her beyond-commendable performances. This makes it all the harder to decipher why her salary was lesser than Hemsworth’s despite her having a greater role.
Perhaps, Hollywood is still as much of a male-dominated entertainment industry as ever, and female actresses still have a long way to go before finally being able to earn the paycheck they most certainly deserve.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga can currently be streamed on Prime Video.
Mahin Sultan
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Mahin Sultan is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, where she brings a fresh perspective to entertainment news. Having been in the field for over 3 years now, she has already written more than 2,000 articles across a variety of niches, from entertainment to health and fashion. This diverse experience has allowed her to quickly build a solid foundation and a deep understanding of the industry.
