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Since the first episode aired in 2010, The Walking Dead became an instant hit. Originally only planned to have one pilot season, the show massively exceeded expectations, with an average of 5.24 million viewers for the first season alone. The huge success of the first season allowed The Walking Dead to develop into what we see today, allowing for budget expansion, a bigger cast, and even better production.
As the show grew in popularity, so did the main cast of the show, with fans growing to adore characters such as Rick, Daryl, Carl, and Glenn, among many more. During events, fans were often spotted cosplaying as their favorite characters, with thousands of dedicated viewers turning up to see their favorite actors in the skin and bone. The show’s huge success has also helped many of the actors involved to become incredibly successful in their own acting careers, building an admirable reputation that still follows them to this day.
Andrew Lincoln Has A Net Worth Of $16 Million Dollars
Andrew Lincoln, otherwise known as Rick Grimes from The Walking Dead, has become a fan favorite from the zombie-packed show, despite not appearing in the show’s final few seasons. However, he did appear during the season finale of Season 11, which many fans were delighted with.
Before appearing in The Walking Dead, Andrew Lincoln already had plenty of acting experience under his belt. However, it was his appearance in The Walking Dead that made him as popular as he is today.
Thanks to the show, Lincoln has amassed a loyal following of fans from all across the globe and has even grossed an impressive net worth. However, what exactly is Lincoln’s net worth as of 2022?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Lincoln has amassed an estimated net worth of around $16 million. Of course, much of this comes from his highly successful career as an actor, having become well-established within the Hollywood scene.
However, many fans have been left wondering exactly how much did the actor get paid for his role in The Walking Dead? Let’s take a look at his estimated earnings from the show.
How Much Did Andrew Lincoln Make From The Walking Dead?
As one of the biggest characters on the show, it is easy for many fans to presume that he is the highest earner on the show. But how much does he earn exactly?
According to Style Caster, Andrew Lincoln earned an estimated $650,000 per episode of The Walking Dead, although this was likely a lot lower for the earlier seasons of the show while the show was relatively new. This means that Lincoln would’ve been earning an estimated $13 million per season of the show.
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However, to the surprise of many fans, he is actually not the highest-paid actor on the show. The highest-paid actor is Norman Reedus, better known as Daryl Dixon on the show.
The American heartthrob earns an estimated $1 million dollars per episode of The Walking Dead, slightly more than his co-star Andrew Lincoln. However, it is very likely that the two are paid very similar amounts, given their involvement in the show.
During the first few seasons of the show, it is reported that Reedus earned significantly less, at around $8,500 per episode. However, this later progressed.
Andrew Lincoln Is Set To Star In A Spin-Off With Co-Star Danai Gurira
Andrew Lincoln’s Walking Dead days haven’t quite come to an end just yet, so fans still have plenty to look forward to despite the final season coming to an end.
Both Lincoln and Danai Gurira, who plays Michonne, are set to star in a spin-off series in 2023, which will see the two characters embark on a quest to find one another through the power of their love.
However, they will face many conquests along the way.
Just like The Walking Dead, the show is set to consist of several seasons, with the first containing a total of six episodes that are set to be released in 2023.
The show is replacing what was originally planned to be a movie based around Rick Grimes, however, the idea was later scrapped, and eventually, producers decided that it would make more sense to turn it into a series.
Already, fans have been excitedly discussing what they think the future of The Walking Dead will hold. One fan took to Twitter to write the following: “I think this doesn’t really feel like the ending of #TWD for me because to me this has always been RICK’S story and that won’t really end until the Rick/Michonne spinoff when we know what happened to them and how their story really ends.”
Other fans expressed their excitement for the series, explaining that they ‘can’t wait’. So, it looks like despite The Walking Dead being ‘over’, Andrew Lincoln still has plenty to look forward to.
