‘Atlanta’ Cast Net Worth and Who Makes the Most From the Show
Heads turned in Hollywood when Kevin Costner secured $500,000 per episode for the 2018 HBO TV series Yellowstone. That year, the cast of The Big Bang Theory shook up the industry with a record-breaking $900,000 per episode payday. Meanwhile, the cast of Atlanta, the comedy-drama FX television series brought in a fraction of the more ratings-heavy programming airing during that time. But which star made the most?
Which ‘Atlanta’ cast member made the most money?
In 2018, Glover had accrued a net worth of $12 million. Today, his estimated net worth is around $35 million. According to Celebrity Net Worth, between 2018 and 2019, the series creator “earned more than $30 million,” taking into account his other projects. But that goes well-beyond Atlanta.
The multi-talented writer, producer, director, comedian, actor, musician, and DJ wears plenty of hats in the entertainment industry. He started his career in 2006 as a staff writer for the NBC sitcom 30 Rock. Glover then starred in the hit series Community for five seasons, playing Troy Barnes. The father of three is also a five-time Grammy Award-winning artist for his work performed under his stage name Childish Gambino.
In 2013, Glover inked a deal with FX to create Atlanta, which has won two Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globes. One of the Emmy Awards was for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series. According to The Ringer, despite Glover being a creator, producer, actor, and director on Atlanta, he was making “far less” than other actors working on comparable shows.
Glover received $75,000 per episode for Atlanta. Variety reported he was “betting on the long-tail theory with his FX series.” The publication wrote he agreed “to more modest fees upfront in exchange for a larger share of the backend.”
What is the net worth of the core cast members of ‘Atlanta’?
Glover works alongside a host of talented co-stars. Lakeith Stanfield, who played Darius Epps on the FX series, has an estimated net worth of $4 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. In addition to his critically-acclaimed role in Atlanta, the actor has appeared in several other popular films, like Get Out, Sorry to Bother You, and Knives Out. In 2021, Stanfield earned an Oscar nomination for his role in Judas and the Black Messiah.
Alongside Stanfield and Glover, two other actors make up the main cast. Despite their notable credits, there isn’t reliable information about the other Atlanta cast members’ respective net worth.
Brian Tyree Henry plays Paper Boi, the rapper of the group. Atlanta was a breakout role for him. But he’s since appeared in acclaimed films like Widows and If Beale Street Could Talk. His notable projects continued with a slew of superhero flicks, including Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Joker, and Eternals.
Finally, Zazie Beetz portrays Van. The actor appeared in several episodes of the Netflix series Easy. She’s also known for movies such as Deadpool 2, Seberg, and, alongside Henry, Joker.
When will ‘Atlanta’ return?
The first episode of Atlanta aired in 2016 and was successful with critics and fans alike. The second season did not air until 2018 due to scheduling conflicts. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic delayed production again, with the third season concluding in May 2022.
According to Variety, the fourth and final season will air this fall. FX representative John Landgraf claims, “The new season is everything you’ve come to expect from ‘Atlanta,’ which is to say, expect the unexpected.” Given its popularity, it’s sure to bring in a substantial payday for its stars.
