Sean Astin, who played Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings, revealed he earned so little for the billion-dollar trilogy that he had to sell his house—no residuals included. While fans celebrated the films’ legacy, the cast, including Cate Blanchett and Orlando Bloom, shared similarly modest paychecks, joking about “free sandwiches” or $175K for all three movies. Despite the financial sting, actors say the career-defining experience and cultural impact far outweighed the money—proof that sometimes, magic is worth more than cash.
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