'Stranger Things' Actors Scare Up Monstrous Raises For Season 3

Ron Dicker

The cast of the supernatural series “Stranger Things” didn’t have to be frightened of contract talks.

Many of the younger actors in the Netflix hit received pay raises for Season 3 that exceeded 10 times their original wages, according to The Hollywood Reporter on Monday.

Citing unnamed sources, the trade publication said Winona Ryder (who plays Joyce Byers) received a bump from $100,000 to $350,000 per episode. Another adult actor, David Harbour (Jim Hopper), is making a similar amount after earning about $80,000 per installment in the first two seasons.

The kids in the ’80s-set show are getting their fair share of salary thrills and chills as well.

Finn Wolfhard (Mike), Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin), Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas) and Noah Schnapp (Will) will make $250,000 per episode, The Hollywood Reporter said. Natalia Dyer (Nancy), Charlie Heaton (Jonathan) and Joe Keery (Steve) will pull in “roughly $150,000.” Many of the younger cast members were making about $20,000 per show previously, the outlet reported.

Some of the young cast members of "Stranger Things," pictured in November with host Sirius XM host Tim Stack, are getting rich. (Photo: Astrid Stawiarz via Getty Images)
Some of the young cast members of "Stranger Things," pictured in November with host Sirius XM host Tim Stack, are getting rich. (Photo: Astrid Stawiarz via Getty Images)

Deadline posted a similar report about the raises but with different estimates in some cases. It reported that breakout star Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven) landed the biggest pay hike among the young actors. The Hollywood Reporter said her new per-episode fee could be as high as $300,000.

Production of Season 3 is set to begin next month.

Netflix did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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