Jason Isaacs Reveals ‘White Lotus’ Actors’ ‘Very Low’ Salary

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Jason Isaacs is candidly discussing the compensation received by The White Lotus cast for their roles in one of television's most celebrated shows.

In a conversation with Vulture published on Monday, June 16, the 62-year-old actor verified the rumors that he and his fellow cast members were each paid $40,000 for every episode.

“I wasn’t aware that information was out in the open,” Isaacs shared with the publication. “That is absolutely accurate. Typically, actors refrain from discussing their salaries publicly because it feels outrageously disproportionate to the work we do — applying makeup and adopting silly voices — and it can upset the audience.”

Isaacs went on to say, “Compared to the typical earnings for major television productions, that is quite a modest rate. Nevertheless, the truth is, we would have paid just to be a part of it. We might have even sacrificed a body part.”

The seasoned actor holds no resentment about sharing the same wage as colleagues who may have less experience.

“Do I feel bad about not earning more than others? Money has never been my primary motivation,” he remarked. “I mean, I’ve done well for myself. People might assume I have vast amounts of money, but unfortunately, I have rather foolishly adjusted my spending to align with my income and have essentially spent everything I’ve earned over the years.”

The third installment of The White Lotus was set in Thailand, featuring cast members such as Isaacs, Carrie Coon, Leslie Bibb, Parker Posey, Patrick Schwarzenegger, and Natasha Rothwell.

“It’s a very chatty environment on set,” Isaacs disclosed earlier this month during a Q&A at Soho House West Hollywood. “There are numerous people, and various cliques form, not just among the actors but also within makeup, hair, costume, and the administrative teams as well.”

He noted that being away from home while filming internationally heightened the tensions on set for the HBO series.

“Thailand is quite far from home for everyone,” Isaacs elaborated. “Many stayed in the hotel, away from their families for seven months. The heat can be intense. No one had their loved ones with them.”

Isaacs mentioned that many would turn to him for advice, saying, “I’d sit there like Yoda. They would come to me. Frequently, they would act out like children and return seeking guidance. And I’d say, ‘When I was your age ….’”

He downplayed the gossip regarding actor disputes.

“There were online sleuths trying to figure out the dynamics between cast members,” he explained. “Some people developed friendships. Others encountered individuals with whom they weren’t as close. All the typical interactions that occur when a group of people is isolated together for an extended period.”