Samwise Gamgee Actor Sean Astin Says He Had to Sell His House Because He Had Negotiated Such a Small Salary on The Lord of the Rings Trilogy

Sean Astin Says ‘I Had to Sell My House’ During ‘Lord of the Rings’ Era Because $250,000 Payday Was So Low: ‘I Negotiated Such a Small Amount on the Trilogy’

Sean Astin said in a new interview with The Guardian that he was forced to sell his house amid “The Lord of the Rings” fame in the early 2000s because he negotiated such a small salary to play Samwise Gamgee in Peter Jackson’s landmark movie trilogy. The reveal may come as a shock to fans […]

Lord of the Rings star Sean Astin says he had to sell house over puny payday

The actor who played Samwise Gamgee in the epic trilogy said his salary from the movie was 'so small' he had to sell his house.

Lord of the Rings' Sean Astin had to sell his house after negotiating ‘small’ trilogy salary

Orlando Bloom received even less for his role as Legolas

Samwise Gamgee Actor Sean Astin Says He Had to Sell His House Because He Had Negotiated Such a Small Salary on The Lord of the Rings Trilogy

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Sean Astin couldn't afford house amid Lord of the Rings fame

Sean Astin's pay on the Lord of the Rings trilogy was such a "small amount", he had to sell his house.

Lord of the Rings star Sean Astin admits making ‘not a lot of money’ from trilogy

Samwise Gamgee actor said there was a ‘disconnect’ between the fantasy franchise’s success and the cast’s salaries