Daniel Craig Tops the List of Highest-Paid Actors in 2021

According to a recent analysis by Variety magazine, Daniel Craig has topped the list of highest-paid actors in Hollywood in 2021. He earned an whopping 100 million dollars, significantly more than his nearest competitor, Dwayne Johnson.

The Top Earners in 2021

Let's take a closer look at the top earners in 2021. As mentioned in the report, Daniel Craig is at the top owing to his appearance in the sequel to Knives Out, which is currently being produced by Netflix. Together with Knives Out 2 and Knives Out 3, the combined earnings for Daniel Craig amount to 100 million dollars. Dwayne Johnson, on the other hand, made only 50 million dollars from the Amazon Studios' film Red One.

Other Notable Names

Joining the list of notable actors are:

Will Smith, earning 40 million dollars from the upcoming film King Richard. Denzel Washington, also earning 40 million dollars from The Little Things.

Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Wahlberg each earned 30 million dollars from their respective productions, Don't Look Up and Spenser Confidential.

Top Female Earners

Out of the three notable female actors, Sandra Bullock earned a significant 20 million dollars from her part in the upcoming adventure and comedy film, The Lost City of D.

Leave the World Behind, a thriller based on Rumaan Alam's novel, starred a legendary female actor, Julia Roberts, alongside Denzel Washington, earning her 25 million dollars. Another legendary actress, Jennifer Lawrence, rounded out the top ten earning 25 million dollars from her role in Don't Look Up, leaving room for more recognition and respect in the industry.

Highly Anticipated Films

Multiple highly anticipated films played a significant role in the earnings of these actors. For instance, Thor: Love and Thunder not only featured top earners Chris Hemsworth and Brad Pitt, who had a salary of 20 million dollars each, but it was also a source of nationwide anticipation and buzz. It marks Chris Hemsworth's return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, making it a must-watch film fans of the franchise.

Notable Mention: Ryan Gosling

Love and disdain for intense thrillers? You might want to keep an eye on The Gray Man. It stars Ryan Gosling along with Chris Evans and Ana de Armas, and will be released on Netflix. This film, directed by the Russo brothers, is expected to bring in 20 million dollars to its actors.

Summary

In summary, the list of highest-paid actors and actresses in Hollywood in 2021 remarkably features a mix of international stars. Notably, Daniel Craig took the top spot thanks to his dual involvement in Knives Out 2 and Knives Out 3. Other significant entries include Will Smith, Dwayne Johnson, Will Smith, Denzel Washington, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Wahlberg, Sandra Bullock, Julia Roberts, and Jennifer Lawrence.

These names make a strong statement about the influence and draw of these top actors, cementing their status in the industry.