Henry Cavill Net Worth 2023: How Much Did ‘The Witcher’ Actor Make Before Giving up on the Netflix Show

Published 12/17/2023, 9:19 PM EST

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Few actors in Hollywood can boast the sheer range and adaptability of Henry Cavill. The actor commanded the attention of viewers since he first stepped on the screen. From taking the crown of the troubled Duke of Suffolk to donning the cape of Superman, has proven himself a master of transformation. His remarkable portrayal of the iconic superhero truly catapulted him to stardom. However, the role that substantially boosted his financial standing was the gruff monster hunter Geralt in the Netflix adaptation of The Witcher.

With his departure from the show, many fans might have wondered if this affected his net worth. Or how much did the British superstar make from the show?

How much did Henry Cavill make from The Witcher? 

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Henry Cavill boasts a net worth estimated at $50 million in 2023. His wealth stems from a variety of film and TV roles, brand endorsements, and other ventures. In The Witcher series, the actor started on a salary of nearly half a million dollars per episode when he starred in season 1 reported Variety. This brought his total salary to about $3.2 million, considering there were eight episodes. 

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His nuanced performance instantly made the show famous among fans of this supernatural saga, which ultimately led to an increase in his payday. So the salary for season 2 increased to $1 million per episode, which makes $8 million for eight episodes. For the third installment, the former Superman received the same amount. Not to mention, Cavill may have also received bonuses based on viewership.

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This put the total earnings of the actor from the fantasy drama at around $20 million. However, what’s truly surprising is the paycheck he received for his cameo in Black Adam, returning as Superman.

What was Henry Cavill’s salary for the cameo in Black Adam? 

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Henry Cavill made a brief cameo in a post-credit scene in Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam. The scene shared a glimpse of a potential confrontation between the anti-hero and Kal-El in the future. For that moment only, the Enola Holmes star reportedly took home $250,000. Unfortunately, the actor was benched from this iconic role when James Gunn and Peter Safran announced the reboot of the DC Extended Universe.

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One can imagine how much the creators could have paid him if he reprised his role in the second installment. Though that dream will never come true, the actor has many other opportunities in his hands at this moment. From working with the legendary director Guy Ritchie in The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare to the much-awaited film Argyle, he has major projects to look forward to.

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Shikha Arya is an experienced entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, having contributed over 1000 articles to the platform. She holds a Master's degree in English Literature from a prestigious university and has honed her writing skills over three years. Shikha's forte lies in crafting thought-provoking pieces about the lives of pop culture icons.

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