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Sean Astin has joined the cast of The Wayfinders Season 2, TV Insider has learned. The sci-fi YA series from Angel Streaming stars Percy Jackson and the Olympians‘ Tamara Smart, Evan Nikolas Fields, and Vincent Mattis.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / August 8

‘Lord of the Rings’ Stars Reunite in Rare Photo 23 Years After Last Film

Lord of the Rings stars Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan, and Billy Boyd recently reunited for a rare photo 23 years after they last played hobbits in the film trilogy.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / August 3

Sean Astin left 'traumatised' by Patty Duke's on-set 'flip out'

Sean Astin was left “traumatised” when his mother “flipped out” at a crew member following a rude comment made about him. Oscar-winning actor Patty Duke died in 2016 aged 69, with Lord of the Rings star Sean remembering some of the harder times growing up as her son during an interview with The Guardian.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / July 28

Sean Astin Had to Sell His Home Despite Doing 'Lord of The Rings', Reveals Terrible Negotiation Details

Sean Astin’s Samwise Gamgee remains one of the heart and soul figures of The Lord of the Rings, the loyal companion whose courage and warmth helped define the trilogy’s emotional pull.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / July 27

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

Sean Astin had to "sell [his] house" because his Lord of the Rings pay was so low. The 55-year-old actor played Samwise Gamgee in the hit fantasy trilogy but despite the global success of the movies, he admitted he didn't negotiate a fee that reflected the exposure they brought.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / May 13

SAG-AFTRA Leaders Defend Four-Year Contract Amid AI Concerns

SAG-AFTRA chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland and president Sean Astin appear confident about the union’s new 4-year deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.

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20 stars you didn’t know are related to Old Hollywood icons

Everyone's related to someone. These 20 stars are related to Old Hollywood icons.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / December 31

Sean Astin's help for struggling former child star

Sean Astin has stepped in to help Tylor Chase. Ned’s Declassified star Tylor, 34, has been living on the streets and dealing with addiction for some time and Stranger Things star Sean – who is also the president of the Screen Actors Guild – reached out to offer his support.

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20 well-known child stars who made comebacks as adults

Anyone can make a comeback at any time. These 20 teen stars revived their fame and careers as adults.

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20 child actors who should have won an Academy Award

Since the ‘70s, not many younger thespians have been recognized by the Academy, with the occasional nominee here and there. This means that over the years, way too many performances by kids have been overlooked for an Oscar nomination, and in some cases, a win.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / March 28, 2025

There’s a Real Sam Gamgee and He Contacted Tolkien

If you’re a Lord of the Rings fan, you may be surprised to find out there’s a real Sam Gamgee out there. The real Gamgee felt surprised when he discovered that a fictional character in the LOTR universe shared his name.

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The most iconic pop culture sidekicks

A good sidekick goes a long way. Sure, your protagonist may have a lot going for them, but without a quality sidekick to rely on, to bounce off of, they might lose a bit of luster.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / February 3, 2025

Watch a Mini GOONIES Reunion on the Set of LOVE HURTS

We’ve been hearing rumors of a Goonies sequel for years now. It seems every few months the rumors surface, only to be quickly debunked by one or more original cast members.

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The 20 greatest misfit comedies in film & TV

Whether on TV or in the movies, there seems to be something innately fun and pleasurable about watching the world’s misfits and strangers band together, whether to save their houses from foreclosure or engage in some lighthearted piracy.

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The 20 most memorable short kings in Hollywood

While beauty standards have always been more focused on women, that’s not to say men don’t also deal with physical pressures, especially when it comes to their height.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / September 13, 2024

Original Cast Debunks New Reports of a GOONIES 2 Sequel Movie

With legacy sequels all the rage, rumors have been floating around for years about a sequel to The Goonies These rumors picked up steam this week when several online reports surfaced that The Goonies 2 was already greenlit.

25 iconic films that are perfect for family movie night

Future stars featured in ensemble casts early in their career

Films that are perfect for a lazy afternoon on the couch

Entertainment News / Rolling Stone / August 23, 2024

J Balvin to Make Acting Debut in Crime Drama About a Fishing Village-Turned-Smuggling Hub

Little Lorraine was directed by Andy Hines and will also star Sean Astin and Stephen Amell

Entertainment News / Nerdist / May 6, 2024

THE LORD OF THE RINGS Hobbits (And Legolas) Share Reunion Photos of a Fun Night Out

If there’s one thing The Lord of the Rings teaches us, it’s that no one knows how to have a good time like a Hobbit. And that’s why we wish we, too, could have been a part of this magnificent reunion of The Lord of the Rings‘ Hobbit actors (plus one elf).

20 facts you might not know about 'Lord of the Rings: Return of the King'

20 facts you might not know about 'Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers'

20 facts you might not know about 'Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'

Entertainment News / Nerdist / March 18, 2024

THE INVISIBLE RAPTOR Tries to Locate Laughs to Match Its Ridiculous Premise

There’s a hilarious moment early in The Invisible Raptor that captures the promise of the movie’s overly silly premise. (The title is the premise.) It’s involves a quick bit of physical comedy from Sean Astin that is well-worn ground yet extremely funny.

The 25 most entertaining horror movies

21 things that trigger millennials

The 20 scariest moments in non-horror movies

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Ranking the main cast of 'Stranger Things,' from totally rad to maybe they should be in the Upside Down

Even with lengthy waits between seasons due to long production times, a global pandemic, and the writers' strike, fans have remained loyal and protective when it comes to their favorite Netflix original characters. However, one has to wonder how great and not-so-great some of the characters are. It's time to rank the Stranger Things characters.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / December 30, 2023

‘The Conners’ Season 6: Sean Astin Returning as Becky’s Boyfriend Tyler

Sean Astin is making a return trip to The Conners, reprising his role as Tyler, Becky’s pilot beau, in the ABC comedy’s upcoming sixth season. As fans

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23 actors we'd love to see in 'The Boys'

People continue to show nothing but love to the Amazon Prime series, including its 2023 spinoff, Gen V. However, while The Boys universe has an impeccable amount of talent on the good and bad side, there is always room for more.