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Apple TV+’sThe Morning Showhas emerged as one of the best-performing projects from the streaming platform. Apple shocked the world when it outbid most streaming services to have the rights to the show marking Jennifer Aniston’s return to television. This proved to be a winning bet.
With its dynamic storyline and complex characters,The Morning Showboasts a star-studded cast including Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Steve Carell. It is enhanced by a remarkably talented supporting cast including Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and others. These actors embody their characters and are crucial to the show’s success. Apple’s streaming success can be greatly attributed toThe Morning Show. Here is a look at how much the epic cast of the show gets paid.
Jennifer Aniston asAlexandra ‘Alex’ Levy
Jennifer Anistonplays the lead role of Alexandra ‘Alex’ Levy, the co-host of UBA’s The Morning Show who is left to deal with the aftermath of her on-air partner of 15 years being fired amid allegations of sexual assault. Although, it was never intended to include the MeToo themes.
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Aniston plays her role of a veteran show host battling personal and professional challenges remarkably well. TheFriendsstar, being as popular as she is, brings a level of star power to the show that few can rival. She also serves as an executive producer. And her salary is inclusive of both her jobs on the show which culminates into a whopping $2 million per episode (viaThe Hollywood Reporter).
Reese Witherspoon asBradley Jackson
Matching Aniston in pay and participation with her involvement inThe Morning ShowisReese Witherspoon, who plays Bradley Jackson, a news anchor at UBA and journalist with integrity. However, when she becomes Alex’s co-host at The Morning Show, her series of impulsive decisions put the show in jeopardy. Her dynamic with Alex and her determination to shake up the status quo makes her fascinating to watch.
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Witherspoon is also on double duty as the lead and the executive producer ofThe Morning Show, also getting paid $2 million per episode (viaTHR).
Billy Crudupas Cory Ellison
Billy Crudupperfectly portrays the calculative network executive Cory Ellison. This has earned him wide critical acclaim and an Emmy Award. With his overambitiousness and questionable moral lens Cory is a complexly layered character. One that Crudup plays with mechanical nuance.
However, Crudup’s payback is not as exponential as Aniston and Witherspoon’s. He reportedly earns $ 150,000 per episode. (viaShowbizGlare)
Mark Duplass asCharlie “Chip” Black
Mark DuplassplaysThe Morning Show’sexecutive producer at UBA. His loyalty to Alex Levy and the struggles and challenges he faces after the fallout make him an important part of the show’s narrative. Known for his versatility and specialty in dramatic and comedic roles, Duplass earns approximately $130,000 per episode. (viaShowbizGlare)
Steve Carell as Mitch Kessler
With his iconic portrayal of Michael Scott inThe Office,Steve Carellis a household name. InThe Morning Show, he plays the crucial and morally questionable role of Mitch Kessler, the recently fire co-host of TMS. Carell excellently portrays his character’s frustration and anger. Although he did not return for the show’s third season, his presence was pivotal in the first two seasons.
As reported byVariety,theBeautiful Boyactor received $600,000 per episode as his salary.
Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Hannah Shoenfeld
Gugu Mbatha-Rawwas only on the show for its debut season but left an indelible mark on the audience with her performance. She Played Hannah Shoenfield, a young talent booker working for UBA with a history of traumatic experiences. The British actress delivered an achingly raw and heartbreaking performance and was even in the talks of getting an Emmy nomination. Her story was concluded in the first season and fans missed her in the subsequent seasons of the show. PerShowbizGlareMbatha-Raw was paid $ 100,000 per episode.
Néstor Carbonellas Yanko Flores
Néstor Carbonell plays Yanko Flores, The Morning Show’s charming weatherman. Carbonell is known for his work in the seriesLostandBates Motel. Unlike the rest of the characters of the show who find themselves engrossed in workplace politics and attempting to leverage power, Flores has a romantic subplot. This clashes with the show’s overall themes.
Carbonell gets paid a solid $ 80,000 per episode suggesting the secondary nature of his character.
Karen Pittman asMia Jordan
Karen Pittman is a tricky character to navigate. She plays Mia Jordan, a producer dealing with race and gender dynamics at the UBA. Seeing her character evolve and persevere has resonated deeply with viewers. And she has emerged as a standout element of The Morning Show. An essential aspect of the show’s broader narrative, Pittman receives $ 60,000 as her per-episode payment.
Bel Powley asClaire Conway
Bel Powley’s time on the show was limited to the first two seasons ofThe Morning Show.But with her character Claire Conway, she brought in a fresh perspective. Claire, a young production assistant gets caught up in a complicated workplace romance that leads her to various challenges. A great representation of the challenges young people face in high-pressure environments, many people were able to connect with Claire. And for bringing Claire to life, Powley was paid $ 40,000 for each episode.
Desean Terry as Daniel Henderson
Desean Terry embodied the striving spirit, the hustle one must go through to climb the ladder. He plats Daniel Henderson, a young news anchor who wants to make it big. In his attempts for greater recognition, Daniel faces many systemic challenges. He is an inspirational character. To bring Daniel Henderson to life, Terry is paid $30,000 for each episode.
The salaries of the actors ofThe Morning Showreflect any project’s reliance on star power and how largely the salaries vary. Apple, venturing into Hollywood with its financial power is incorporating big names for its shows to make its entertainment endeavor successful.
The Morning Showseasons 1 to 3 are available to stream on Apple TV+.
Arpita Joshi
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Arpita Joshi is an Evergreen Content Writer at FandomWire. With almost two years of experience, she has learned intricate details of writing in different niches, particularly entertainment.
