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Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, and Johnny Galecki are going to be raking in the cash by the time The Big Bang Theory ends its run. Actually, correct that. They’re raking in the cash NOW, where their re-negotiations have reportedly led them into Friends territory, where they will each be making almost $1 million an episode. Let me repeat: $1 million PER EPISODE.
That’s not only $24 million per year, but that fee doesn’t even count all their back-end deals, profit participation, merchandising, syndication income, and residuals. According to Deadline, the trio could end up making almost $90 million [each] over the next three years. The trio is contracted for Season 8 to Season 10, and after those three years are up, they could easily end up making EVEN MORE if they agree to a few more seasons.What’s actually even more astonishing is that the amount the network and studios will be paying these three is actually nothing compared to the profits they make off this show. I mean, they make ridiculous amounts of money with The Big Bang Theory, and it’s one of the few shows that actually contributes to Time Warner’s bottom line in a significant way.
In addition to increased salary and participation on the show, the trio has also gotten production deals with the studio, with Jim Parsons’ agreement including film, TV, and theater. But WBTV should give these actors whatever they want, including a mansion dripping with gold, because the show is reportedly poised to net the studio over $1 billion in profits. Yikes.
While Parsons, Galecki, and Cuoco have been negotiating their own salaries separately, the supporting players Kunal Nayyar and Simon Helberg, are also looking to raise their own salaries. They were making $100,000 per episode after their 2010 negotiations, but with the way the main trio’s salary has increased, I’m guessing at least half a million dollars will be the requirement for Nayyar and Helberg.
What do you guys think about these salaries? Do you find them justified, or just ridiculously extravagant? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
I guess they are the new “Friends” I remember they were also getting paid something similar.
I guess they are the new “Friends” I remember they were also getting paid something similar.
If the Friends could do it 10 years ago, I guess it’s not that outrageous (relatively speaking…).
I love the show, but think it’s a little much. But of course I wouldn’t be complaining making that much either 🙂
If the Friends could do it 10 years ago, I guess it’s not that outrageous (relatively speaking…).
I love the show, but think it’s a little much. But of course I wouldn’t be complaining making that much either 🙂
I love this show so much. I hope it never ends.
Wow! That is hard to imagine making that much per episode!
hard to imagine making that much but it happens with super successful shows like this. take Friends and Sienfield for example.
I love this show so much. I hope it never ends.
I can’t imagine making that much money. I guess if the show is making that kind of money then it’s fair to pay them that much money. Love the show.
Wow! That is hard to imagine making that much per episode!
I don’t watch the show, but if they are making that much money then they are probably worth that. They draw that much revenue. More power to them. I say that’s awesome. 🙂
This is such a great show! That is a lot of money per episode!
a million bucks, wow! I wish I have that kind of money too 🙂
Wow, that’s a lot of cash! Wonder what they do with it all?
hard to imagine making that much but it happens with super successful shows like this. take Friends and Sienfield for example.
I can’t imagine making that much money. I guess if the show is making that kind of money then it’s fair to pay them that much money. Love the show.
I can’t even imagine having that much money. That is an insane amount!
I don’t watch the show, but if they are making that much money then they are probably worth that. They draw that much revenue. More power to them. I say that’s awesome. 🙂
This is such a great show! That is a lot of money per episode!
a million bucks, wow! I wish I have that kind of money too 🙂
Wow, that’s a lot of cash! Wonder what they do with it all?
I can’t even imagine having that much money. That is an insane amount!
Wow, if I had that much money I wouldn’t even know what to do with myself.
This is so crazy! The people that should be making money like that are doctors and nurses. People who save lives every day.
Wow, if I had that much money I wouldn’t even know what to do with myself.
This is so crazy! The people that should be making money like that are doctors and nurses. People who save lives every day.
I’m all for multimillion (or billion) dollar corporations digging into their pockets for those who make less than their profit margins, or those that contribute to them. I just wish more was done for the ones who REALLY help out with that- the viewers.
I hope these stars spend wisely.
Wow! Can you even imagine?! But really, if you do the work and someone will pay then you deserve the $$$. Everyone’s raking in the cash with this show. And good for them.
I’m all for multimillion (or billion) dollar corporations digging into their pockets for those who make less than their profit margins, or those that contribute to them. I just wish more was done for the ones who REALLY help out with that- the viewers.
I hope these stars spend wisely.
Wow! Can you even imagine?! But really, if you do the work and someone will pay then you deserve the $$$. Everyone’s raking in the cash with this show. And good for them.