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Emilia Clarke Debunks Game of Thrones Pay Rumor
30 May
Summary
- Emilia Clarke stated cast members did not earn $300,000 per episode.
- Clarke confirmed no creative input on the show's script.
- She later reflected on Game of Thrones' rare and special experience.
Seven years after the Game of Thrones finale, Emilia Clarke has addressed misconceptions regarding the cast's per-episode earnings. Contrary to popular belief, Clarke revealed that the main cast did not receive $300,000 per episode during the show's acclaimed eight-season run. She humorously noted that such a sum would have allowed for multiple Porsches.
While not disclosing specific salary details, Clarke indicated that her earnings provided significant financial security, enabling her to pay off her parents' mortgage. She also unequivocally stated that she did not have any creative input on the series, nor did she desire it, emphasizing her role was to meticulously perform the lines as written by showrunners David Benioff and D. B. Weiss.
Clarke has previously shared how her perspective on Game of Thrones has evolved. As more time passes since filming concluded, she increasingly recognizes the show's profound significance and rarity. Founding her own production company, Magical Thinking Pictures, has further underscored for her how fortunate she was to be part of such an exceptional experience in her acting career.
