'Lord of the Rings' star Sean Astin had to sell his home after negotiating 'small' salary for hit movie
Sean Astin captured the hearts of fantasy fans everywhere when he starred as Samwise Gamgee in the "Lord of the Rings," but says the compensation was not what one would expect.In a new interview with The Guardian, the 55-year-old actor shared just how "small" his payday was for the incredibly successful Academy Award-winning trilogy."I was not prepared for that level of visibility and access," he said. "And there was a disconnect between the attention that I was getting and how much money we had.
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Sean Astin played Samwise Gamgee in the Lord of the Rings movies. He said his pay for the films was very small. Because of the low pay, he had to sell his house. He talked about this in an interview with The Guardian.
Why it matters
It shows that even actors in big movies can earn less than expected. It reminds readers that fame does not always mean high income.
- What role did Sean Astin play in Lord of the Rings?
- He played Samwise Gamgee.
- Why did Sean Astin sell his home?
- He said his salary for the movies was small, so he needed money.
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