Emma D'Arcy Net Worth: How Much Money Did They Make from House of the Dragon? (2024)

SUMMARY

• The popular HBO Max series, House of the Dragon is made on a massive budget
• Lead actor Emma D'Arcy portraying Rhaenyra Targaryen has been in several hit shows and theatre productions
• Though not publicly revealed, the actor has garnered a substantial net-worth due to her popularity in the show

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HBO’s hit show House of the Dragon is one of the most anticipated and exciting series of the year. With a budget of over $20 million per episode, it is said to be the fifth most expensive TV show ever made. Though the salaries of the actors are not publicly disclosed, it can be roughly estimated based on the show’s popularity and budget.

Since this show is well-liked and has garnered much attention from Game of Thrones fans it can be believed that the lead actors are raking in quite an amount of profit.

Who is Emma D’Arcy?

Emma Zia D’Arcy is an English actor who portrays the role of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen in the popular HBO show, House of the Dragon. The skilled actor has perfectly emulated the rather complex and dynamic persona of the Targaryen Princess, leading to their immense popularity and praise.

It is to be believed through several sources that the talented actor has been raking in quite a lot of money in the past two years. Their net worth is estimated to be around $1 million, though this information is not confirmed.

Not a lot of fans know that the 32 year old actor has been a part of various shows and performance before their stint in House of the Dragon. D’Arcy played Naomi Richards, the 18-year-old daughter of main leads in the BBC and Netflix series Wanderlust.

They also appeared in Truth Seekers, a horror-comedy series by Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. D’Arcy then took part in the 2020 comedy-drama Misbehaviour, playing the role of Hazel. The multitalented actor also performed in various theatre productions of Romeo and Juliet, The Games We Played and The Crucible.

D’Arcy in House of the Dragon

Though they have previously appeared in various TV shows and theatre productions, D’Arcy got the much needed breakthrough via House of the Dragon. This role offered them the exposure and support they required for a more stable presence in the acting industry.

Through their grounded and reaching performance as the iron-willed Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, the actor has made an indisputable name for themself. Being a new face however has not put a hurdle in their net-worth, though not confirmed they have been rumoured to have a substantial amount of profit from this role.

Some leads from the parent show Game of Thrones ended up making up to $1,000,000 per episode in the last season. So it is not wrong to estimate that the lead actors from the spin-off show must make a considerable amount in comparison.

It can be said that D’Arcy too has amassed a substantial net-worth since taking on the role of the Targaryen ancestor. This is also due to the various other projects they have been a part of, such as Amazon Prime Video series Truth Seekers and BBC’s 2019 popular show, Wanderlust.

Catch the thrilling new season and trailers of House of the Dragon on HBO Max.