Sean Astin Knew Nothing About 'Lord Of The Rings' Once Upon A Time

[@cretan982]

He was perfect casting for Sam. It's his sweet nature.

[@cleverusername9369]

That and the fact that he looks like the state of Indiana in human form.

[@dsteely2588]

Sean is definitely one of the sweetest human beings on earth. He is one of only about ten actors that I would actually like to KNOW.

[@Check258]

I agree! Peter Jackson chose well.

[@Patslifesjourney]

I am a fan of Lord of the rings. And Sean Astin playing as Sam became my favorite character.

[@kimmitochihara6307]

Imagine if Chris Evans or Sebastian Stan took the role of Samwise. It would be a total disaster.

[@schattentaenzerin]

Samwise Gamgee is the embodiment of unconditional love. -Elijah Wood

[@voteZDLR]

And loyalty, as well, it was so extreme that when they were filming Lord of the Rings, Sean Astin who plays Sam took it as far as fetching coffee for him, making sure his clothes were washed and folded neatly, and even getting onto some of the crew and others and taking a protective stance on everything to do with Elijah, because he was in character for the entire time they filmed it, as a method actor. He took the whole "Sam is Frodo's undyingly loyal servant" thing to heart and it shows in his performance, the best either of them have ever given.

[@selahe4764]

Beautiful.

[@Mozart1220]

...and "second breakfast". ;)

[@90sfella21]

schattentaenzerin you can see that in his eyes when he looks at Mr Underhill

[@joshua1383]

Jesus is. Samwise comes in second

[@chloeroets6466]

"They're long movies, you can't watch them all at once." "Yes you can." LMAO😂😂😂

[@IrishCarney]

I was waiting for Colbert to come back also with "only three times?"

[@terryc4883]

Yeah, you can. Lol.

[@terryc4883]

I am watching it right now for the 30th time.

[@Aethelhadas]

@@terryc4883 is that an exaggeration? Or is it just that good lol

[@terryc4883]

@@Aethelhadas I watched them a lot. I had two sets of dvds cause I warped one.

[@malmaller2375]

Sean Astin; unappreciated hero of Middle Earth and Hawkins.

[@aadityabhattacharya]

mal maller Bob life mattered

[@ROyler-rs6nh]

he was highly appreciated in both of those things

[@jackborgeson8534]

And South Bend

[@zetvariant]

In the last episode, near the end they pass a shot of showing him in a superhero suit in a drawing.

[@thefatheroflies7921]

#JusticeForBob

[@plucas1]

"I think Sam in a million years would never want to be considered the hero of that story." Wow. Sean really did get who Sam was as character, didn't he? I mean, I guess that should be obvious, but hearing something like that really drove it home for me.

[@therewasadisaster]

plucas1 He is Samwise.

[@VorpalSpider69]

plucas1 not all heroes wear capes

[@singenstattatmen5096]

Couldn't agree more.

[@nearthefarworld]

@@VorpalSpider69 which ironic because these hobbits do cx

[@roguishpaladin]

Well, he did major in English Lit - he just happened to focus on American works. I'm not surprised that, once he read the works and studied them, he really absorbed the themes and motivations behind the story really well. Listening to him talk about Ents really indicated to me that he understood Tolkien as well as any Tolkien scholar. While it might be a stretch for most actors, it is arguable that Sean Astin might be the greatest scholarly authority on Samwise Gamgee alive - he's got both the scholarly background to know what to look for as well as the chance to have lived the part.

[@TheHedgehogGiraffe]

“It’s like in the great stories, Mr. Frodo.” The monologue that shatters my heart every single time.

[@Carlo-qj5jl]

And his children asks him bout LOTR! Just wow

[@Chulayeah]

He should have gotten an oscar for that monologue.

[@allystitcheskurta]

Same hon 😢❤

[@IrishCarney]

I cried like a little baby at those movies. Just in Fellowship alone, with Sam and Frodo at the end, in the boat and looking at Mordor, I cried twice. And when Boromir died and when the hobbits cried for Gandalf. And when Bilbo apologizes to Frodo. And when Gandalf reacts to Frodo volunteering during the Council to take the Ring to Mordor. And...

[@kannithasch5188]

@@IrishCarney for me it was the charge of the rohirrim and grey havens, not once did i not cry at those two scenes

[@CaptainAardvaark]

That response to whether he considers Sam to be the hero is perfect, and it shows why he was able to play the character so well. He should have won more awards for his performance. Most of the moments that tear me up in Lord of the Rings are because of Sam and the brilliant portrayal of him by Sean Astin.

[@dhaha7]

Captain Aardvaark he _IS_ samwise gamgee!!

[@deltaone2837]

Of course you are ! And I'm coming with you !

[@csgollum]

Of course, he did get some of the best dialogues in the movie. My fav is when he tells a sad and disheartened Bilbo about things that are worth fighting for.

[@nayten0324]

Sridhar C Frodo*

[@andersforsell1728]

Sean Astin was meant to be Samwise, thats just the way it is. He deserved an Oscar nomination for Return of the King. We all know it.

[@AbWischBar]

And that he didn’t just tells how little society actually cares and values people like Sam.

[@vindamato9969]

I'm the 667th like. I only like this because Sam is far from evil, and this comment doesn't deserve the mark of the beast. We all deserve a Sam in our lives. Cherish one if they are there. May the nine divine bless you.

[@papamurrth1]

The Oscars nominatione and wins atthe time of LOTR is nuts. Beautiful Mind won best film, lots of actors not nominated. Crazy.

[@colinburns9736]

Yes yes yes. I watch LOTR every year. All of it. Sam is my favourite with Faramir and Eowyn close seconds.

[@Potionsmaster]

Sean Astin definitely deserves an Oscar nomination. He gave a brilliant heart felt performance, that was absolute perfection

[@sonofbatman5233]

“You can’t watch all of them at once.” Samwise said confidently. “Yes you can!” Stephen replied, with even greater confidence.

[@cashflow559]

My favorite movie line ever: Frodo: Go back, Sam! I’m going to Mordor alone. Sam: Of course you are, and I’m coming with you! You'll always be Samwise to us, Sean!

[@hanromanefeldt]

And for some of us it's Mikey, because Goonies never say: die!

[@bcgmktg]

SnoopsBagOfWeed Best line EVER!

[@ABurntMuffin]

I made a promise, Mr. Frodo. A promise. Don't you leave him Sam-wise Gamgee. And I don't mean to. I don't mean to.

[@meowingsue]

Makes me cry every time!! I was so glad to hear Stephen say Sam is the hero - I used to argue that with people all the time.

[@zachstevens7382]

Scott Caslow their is some good in this world Mr Frodo and it's worth fighting for. best line IMHO from him in lotr. when Frodo was so ready to give up.

[@johncrossing]

Almost 15 years later, and the film industry still hasn’t managed to create (an adapted or original) trilogy of films, all-around as good as Lord of the Rings. The cinematography, practical effects (even the CGI still holds up), casting, and original score are so superior to any other film series that has come out since.

[@brightestlight9462]

the balrog still looks legendary

[@petertyrell9699]

Miniatures, great costumes and makeup. Peter Jackson was a genius. Sometimes the new tech doesn't feel as real.

[@Crazy_Diamond_75]

Most of the time the new tech doesn't feel as real. LOTR was a perfect hybrid of practical and CG.

[@bcptbcpt]

One word: big-atures

[@evanrivet5532]

Because the movies were adapted from a timeless classic.

[@ljo642]

I'm English - and I can honestly say that I was truly impressed by both Sam's and Frodo's English accents. Sam sounded like a country boy from down Somerset way, and Frodo the rather posher son of the local gentry. Absolutely spot on - and just perfect! I hope Sean's children read LotR and love it too. Every young person should read it and be taught the meaning of honour, loyalty, selflessness and the meaning of true friendship.

[@franksmyth853]

I'm English too and I had no idea he wasn't from the West Country. His accent was flawless in LOTR.

[@cloggedaorta]

Man, Sean is proof that good things come to good people. The guy is all love and smiles and always gets invited to the coolest jobs.

[@wantashortname]

this comment is everything

[@zachstevens7382]

Abner Santos while this may be a positive note. it does not equal proof and that is far from true and everyone goofs up makes mistakes and especially chooses to do evil things even if most of the world doesn't see it. none are perfect.

[@BigMac8000]

I have never heard such an accurate description of Sean Astin in my entire life.

[@spartan8705]

Zach Stevens there’s some good in this world, Mr Frodo, and it’s worth fighting for

[@maxtory8063]

"Taters? What is taters?" "POOOTTTTAAAATTTTOOOOEEEES?"

[@kto9490]

Boil em mash em stick em in a stew

[@geekgirl2763]

It’s the quote I quote the most

[@dennesey]

Haha! Perfect timing for this classic quote, Max. Just saw that scene yesterday while finishing up the trilogy for the 11th time.

[@tondaygo]

😂

[@binnysan]

boil em mash em b-boil em boil em boil em mash em stick em in a stew

[@ISBuckley8]

While Stephen Colbert isn't my favorite late night host, I absolutely love how much he loves the Lord of the Rings series and fanboys whenever he gets to meet any of the cast. He's not like the other hosts who are just casual fans, he's a full on FAN of the series and I really respect him for that Also, Sean Astin is super awesome. He's one of those actors that always feels welcome no matter what type of role he does (film, TV, animated show, etc)

[@olddoggeleventy2718]

He seems to be a genuinely kind person...not to caught up in the pretentiousness of Hollywood. Bravo. His Mom and Dad were both wonderful actors. John Astin and Patty Duke.

[@bartholen]

That would be because he's pretty much stayed out of Hollywood for the past 15 or so years. If you look at his IMDB, he's worked his ass off in movies you're never heard of. I remember even back in the day around RotK's release him saying that he wanted out of the spotlight, and good for him.

[@PeninsulaPaintings]

John Astin wasn't his biological father, but rather his adopted one. He's said before how he has four dads, one biological, two adoptive, and one surrogate. Michael Tell is his 'real' father

[@martind349]

I al

[@deathlibrarian]

@@PeninsulaPaintings biology alone doesn't make someone your father. Sean Astin refers to John Astin as his actual father, and legally, he is his father. Plus, he is gomez addams, so why wouldn't he????

[@PeninsulaPaintings]

@@deathlibrarian I know. I mentioned he says he has four dads. But biologically, John Astin is NOT his father.

[@thedon7082]

I can't carry it for you mr. Frodo, but I can carry you!

[@aslater5]

Most inspiring line!!

[@Thegreywanderer42]

I’m not crying you’re crying..

[@KatharineOsborne]

I burst into tears at that line. Everything in the series absolutely came together at that moment and it was beautiful.

[@kbee8517]

@@MAdilK I'm laughing unnecessarily hard at this line

[@missgracey17]

“I can’t carry it for you, but I can carry you” “If ever I was to marry someone, it would have been her” These are his lines that makes me 😭 all the time.

[@ByzantineCapitalManagement]

You're not alone.

[@Jcush21]

"She had ribbons in her hair." ;-)

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

That's why I named my puppie samwize gamgee..

[@bigollytg]

Not all heroes wear capes.

[@bigollytg]

Flame Beats True that I was more thinking Bob from Stranger things in this context.

[@lptomtom]

heroes, not "hero's"

[@deathmetalpotato]

It's fucking spelled *heroes* you goddamn idiot

[@bigollytg]

B. Jr. People like you make the internet worse. Thanks for the correction in my small error. Have a nice day.

[@Kasino80]

Shekhar Ruparelia beat me to it!

[@kmacc531]

He just seems like the sweetest guy

[@leighanntwist8472]

Kate Macchi I met him. He is

[@gisforhungry]

My literature teacher used to tell me that LOTR books were the greatest. When someone in our class mentioned Harry Potter, she’d say we didn’t know anything till we read LOTR and she was right. The word Tolkien created, with languages and cultures and races. It is such a beautiful world. With beautiful stories, so complex and amazing. I learn something new each time I read it.

[@sami2503]

Harry potter wouldnt exist wihout LoTR. They are very similar stories and Jk Rowling was heavily influenced by it.

[@m3gusta17]

In terms of technical depth and achievement HP doesn't begin to compare to LOTR; Rowling named all her spells using very obvious/basic English/Latin root words. Tolkien literally wrote entire new languages and built his stories around them. Man was a master linguist on top of being an author.

[@tommy2346]

I still believe he deserved an Oscar for LOTR

[@micaelafredi5544]

I agree!!!!!!!

[@MakeupByNamaisa]

Fully agree!!💯

[@davidstewart2019]

Tommy hell yeah and he did in the two towers speech great actor

[@Sylan-ms9kj]

if anyone deserved an Oscar for the trilogy it was Sean. He literally became Sam heart and soul it was so emotional and intense to watch as a huge Tolkien fan and avid rereader of the books annually.. its a damn shame he didnt get a damn thing.

[@peoplewillallsmile]

yeah bruh, the way Frodo made Samwise leave on their way to stairs and the way Sam cried. Bruh, I felt that

[@LuRawen]

1:05 Stephen trying to calm himself when Sean isn't looking. You can just see how he wants to scream like the fanboy he is. XD

[@OneRandomLeo]

Gotta be honest, I've never watched the LotR movies separately. It's all one movie to me. I'd meet up with my friends for sleepovers on the weekends and watch the extended versions back to back through the night. Glorious times!

[@jonahbergman4221]

That is the only way to do it!

[@104wong5]

My family don't have the time to do an epic LotR marathon like this, so we have LotR week. Where we watch two hours of LotR after dinner every day for a week, and the rest of the day we just send each other LotR's memes and talk about middle earth whenever we have the chance. Such lovely times

[@auntie_Slayer]

This was impossible if you were alive as they were coming out. The good old days of theater then waiting for the vhs...I mean DVD 😂.

[@OneRandomLeo]

@@auntie_Slayer ... I was around when they came out. I watched them in theaters too, but only once. Then waited patiently for the extended versions of the DVDs to come out and bought them.

[@abara5678]

The TRUE Hero from LOTR!

[@ieuanhunt552]

Smeagol?

[@terriewatson8828]

@@ieuanhunt552 well it sure wasn't Gandalf. He can summon eagles but makes everyone walk.

[@ieuanhunt552]

@@terriewatson8828 I see this come up a lot and it annoys me a little. There are many reasons that they couldn't fly the whole way there. One is that the eagles are proud animals and not beasts of burden. Gandalf does not command the eagles he has a working relationship with Gwaihir who does him a few favours. There is also the fact that the only reason they managed to get so close to Mordor was that Sauron and the Nazgul were distracted by the Army of Men at the black gate. If they flew straight there they probably would have been intercepted by the Nazgul or some other servant of Sauron like a Wyrm. There are other reasons but no the fellowship could not have just flew to Mordor on the eagles.

[@hermit6208]

Loyal and true.

[@samwisegamgee4799]

Exactly

[@robgoren8628]

Should have won the Oscar for Return of the King.

[@TerryFGM]

lol

[@byst33]

It's incredible that Sean was cast to play one of the most iconic characters written in the 20th century. Sam didn't understand the implications of what he was getting wrapped up in. All he knew is that his friend Frodo needed his help. In much the same way, Sean seemed to grasp the gravitas of what it meant to be offered the role of Sam and delivered one of the most iconic performances in the history of film. His portrayal of Sam is beautiful because it's real - it's about loving something bigger than yourself and playing your small part that you believe in.

[@kwanwonchung]

"I can't carry it for you, but I can carry you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

[@13shivan]

kwang-won Chung tears every time

[@ironfae]

When I saw that in the theater some guy in the back shouted RUDY!

[@Stratocoaster08]

...NO!! *YOU'RE* CRYING!!!

[@keranni]

Reading this comment is making me tear up

[@salvatornado]

Sean Astin is a really likable guy.

[@gluca7163]

salvatornado yea

[@superduperfreakyDj]

Aparently he's a huge condescending prick off screen

[@bluecollarmenproductions]

I've heard that as well which is soo weird to me

[@Cameron_.]

Ducky McDuckface where did you find that out?

[@temporarymomentary]

Fake news. Not true at all.

[@LordKnightcon]

2:26 "You know more about Lord of the Rings than all of the people who made Lord of the Rings combined." Woah... hold on a second there, blasphemer. Sir Christopher Lee, who played Saruman, was a MASSIVE Lord of the Rings fan long before he was cast for that movie. He was, in fact, the only member of the entire production team of those films to have actually met J.R.R. Tolkien in person.

[@debrickashaw9387]

May he rest in peace :(

[@alee_enn]

Also, I'd say, Ian Holm knew a fair bit about Lord Of The Rings, having played Frodo in the BBC radio adaptations of the books. And Peter Jackson himself was a huge fan.

[@balcorn9211]

At Comicon or one of those events Stephen defeated Fran Walsh in a Tolkien trivia contest. His knowledge of Tolkien's legendarium is legendary.

[@SpiralOfWhite]

I think he said he read it yearly for over 30 years.

[@el7jake]

@@SpiralOfWhite I remember reading that, too.

[@rocketraccoon77]

Sean Astin must be protected at all costs.

[@ByzantineCapitalManagement]

Yesss

[@stellashepherd844]

He's such a sweetie.

[@stellashepherd844]

Black Knight Really? Sean Astin ?

[@stellashepherd844]

Black Knight oh. I didn't pay attention to the film production. I'm such a fan of the books the movies bothered me.

[@gandalfstormcrow7943]

Wendy Pastore what did Black Knight say? He seems to have disappeared.

[@stellashepherd844]

Jameson Lovegrove I don't really remember specifically, something about Sean Austin not being nice to someone on the set of one movie?

[@jmhaces]

I love the moment when he realizes that Treebeard reminds him of his father John Astin.

[@NewMessage]

When Sean finally plays a bad guy I'm gonna be crushed.

[@Geraldmichealraj]

he played a bad guy in one episode of 'Monk', Mr. Monk Is at Your Service

[@JohnSmith-wr7lg]

New Message He played a bad guy in an episode of monk! It was the episode where monk becomes a butler!

[@TheReal008Zulu]

Maybe not a bad guy per se, but he did play a jerk boss in a season of 24.

[@NewMessage]

Oh? I knew about the bad boss, but the Monk ep is news to me.. gonna have to dig it up! Thanks!

[@townsville69]

When he does get a role in a movie as a bad guy its going to be fricken terrifying ! Like Robin Williams or Bill Murray.

[@petekaiser8856]

"I made a promiss Mister Frodo, a promiss! 'Don't you leave him Samwise Gamgee', and I don't mean to"- makes me ball every time.

[@petekaiser8856]

oops. thanks

[@alhambralions5985]

*bawl

[@zaandarbrow]

Sam is the reason Frodo made it!

[@tonimaestre96]

Gollum is true hero in the books hahah

[@roran0432]

Without Sam Frodo can't do shit. Let's be honest

[@amaninanou5352]

@@roran0432 that's true!

[@Jesse_andrew]

Tolkien himself said Sam was the real hero,Read the books😁

[@knuckle-sandwichmma681]

frodo is the reason it took them so long. seriously that hobbit was just magnet for trouble, cant keep himself on his feet for 2 minutes, totally useless. and then there is samwise gamgee who would stand up even if he was walking on lava

[@saeedawhitaker2460]

I love that he's willing to talk about LOTR still. So many actors get (understandably) tired of talking about popular things they were in but this is really lovely.

[@29jgirl92]

Aw, he seems like a cutie! And I like that he seems to really appreciate the projects he's been in!

[@scottmoyer1357]

I taught Sean drums when he was a very young boy somewhere near his teens. His Father, John Astin, would call me religiously every Saturday morning around 9 AM to talk about his progress.

[@nayten0324]

What was he like?

[@Tawadeb]

Aw cute story

[@amandasnider2644]

Now I'm curious if he can still play

[@temporarymomentary]

Lord Of The Rings casting is absolutely perfect.

[@ChateauJoanne]

At first I thought his character was a bad-guy-in-disguise. Someone who will implode when provoked. Turns out, I was wrong. Not only that, he also ended up to be my favorite character this season.

[@GiorgiNemsitsveridze]

Exactly, I exacted to love his character before even seeing him on the show, and then thought he would be a true baddie... Bob is the best

[@squamish4244]

I thought he turn out to be possessed by the Mind Flayer from the beginning.

[@ElizabethT45]

Same! I thought no way this guy is this nice to Joyce, he's probably a spy trying to find Eleven. Instead he turned out to be Bob Newby, Superhero!!

[@Leslie58]

I thought that as well

[@m0L3ify]

I totally thought that, too

[@laurawestenra]

I always feel like bursting into tears every time I see Sean Astin.

[@ShadowinaCave]

Samwise ... sigh. This man is a hero for me, for being so perfect as the one who was really the heart of the LotR trilogy.

[@metallicak5]

Every time I think of Samwise Gamgee, the Shire music plays in my head and it's heartwarming and beautiful. *cue the Shire flute music* 🎶

[@InfinityBeard]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/laGqkq2VprNjmdk Put it behind sean astin talking. Warning: Causes eargasms.

[@roompa2271]

@@InfinityBeard I did exactly what you told even before seeing this comment. It was blissful. Believe me!!

[@Gwildor2020]

Concerning Hobbits is one of the best pieces of film music ever composed.

[@viktoriaf.1191]

I MET HIM!!!!! He’s the sweetest person ever

[@Tawadeb]

Lucky you

[@kennethtodd3251]

Wow. Very cool, glad to know he’s what he seems to be!

[@Geekritique]

He can’t carry the ring. But he can carry you!

[@cheesecakelasagna]

If my future husband doesn't say this as we approach honeymoon, I'm out.

[@Stratocoaster08]

...So I hope you don't mind, but I'm totally stealing this idea lol...and if my future wife doesn't get the reference, then I'M out...

[@andrewwashiku]

Cmon!

[@ADFashow]

That is so classic, I was so touching by that..

[@remynisce33]

Then he toss Frodo along with the ring into the pit. Then middle-earth lives happily ever after.

[@deanrichard1770]

No wonder he's good at playing likable characters

[@talltroll7092]

Watch "The Strain" and say that again

[@oscarbautista4156]

watch him on 24

[@apolovesjesus]

The moment when you realize that Sean wasn't playing Bob, he was just being himself.

[@VALENTINEproductions]

Damn I'm getting old. He looks so much older but still has that sweet face. No one ever mentions Toy soldiers. He was great in that.

[@michaelglattli2520]

I agree, dude.I love that movie, haven't seen it in a while, but I used to rent it a lot.

[@JohnDoe-vn1we]

Pots and pans? What's pots and pans?

[@ragytag]

I love Toy Soldiers! Under appreciated movie

[@kpsa7108]

A favorite of mine

[@kpsa7108]

@@JohnDoe-vn1we i still say pots and pans when I do dishes

[@HermanFalckHow]

Bob Newby. Superhero.

[@kontrolfreak9]

Herman Falck How Ron Wilson. Bus driver.

[@buckaroobanzai7278]

You called?

[@fairfight9857]

Bob Newby, Superhero please come back to life. Hawkins needs you sir.

[@WhyThisWhyNow]

Colbert is totally fan-girling. Such an adorkable nerd!!! 🤓

[@docicusalignjon]

Sean Astin the GOAT

[@mdandino2287]

I love when Stephen fangirls out over LoTR.

[@judahpereira6764]

"The environment is going to rise up and protect itself" -Sean Astin

[@pikkuadi]

I love that Stephen is honestly a humongous LOTR/Hobbit fan.

[@divass77]

He seems like a guy that can be friends with everyone.

[@ghostblue82]

Sean was a guest at the Cincinnati Comic Expo several years ago, and he did something that will forever cement him in my heart as a fantastic person. There were a ton of fans at his panel with other Tolkien/Jackson actors (I think Graham McTavish and possibly William Kircher), and the line for questions was getting too long for the allotted time. The moderator announced that only 1 or 2 more could be answered, and Sean said (not exactly, but the basic gist): " No. We are going to answer all these people's questions because they paid good money to come here and have a special moment." I just freaking wanted to hug him.

[@luism9297]

We dont deserve Sean Astin

[@FoxieShay]

Abc ced honestly

[@eelliee18]

hes too good for this world

[@VorpalSpider69]

This is true

[@astridstoik6002]

you're all peasants with low self esteem and don't deserve anything the god has put on this good earth

[@kevinbaker7672]

Abc ced yes we do u mook!!!!!!

[@pdp20102006]

I really wanted to hear the questions Astin had for Colbert about LOTR.

[@j_a_n_i_c.]

I still think Sean Astin should’ve been nominated and awarded the Academy Award (& other awards) for his phenomenal performance as Sam. He was incredible!!!

[@sterlincharles8357]

love this guy, just seams like a great neighbor to have.

[@Fuzion180]

He seems like such a genuine down to earth nice guy! can imagine him being super polite everytime you cross paths outside

[@sterlincharles8357]

Hahaha, have him cut your grass for a year as a penalty

[@Mabaz]

My favorite lords of the ring character, right there on that couch.

[@jackiemortes]

And the most underrated. Frodo wouldn't have done shit without Sam

[@Mabaz]

true that!

[@Dakedoom]

Underrated? Everyone loves Sam, everyone calls him the hero. I don't see Aragorn being called the hero nearly as much as Sam

[@lol...]

Jacek Matuszyk well I think faramir is the most underrated charactor of all. Hardly anyone even knows who he is.

[@shanananutbread]

lords of the ring

[@markleon411]

Damn! I want to be Sean Astin's friend. He has always been such a humble and down to earth guy. I forgive him that he hadn't heard of The Lord of The Rings now because he admits to loving it. How could he even ask if anyone has heard of his Dad? He was a legend.

[@leximae]

#JusticeForBob

[@trickshottankengine8775]

lexiwall don’t start this shit again

[@blackdarth3805]

lexiwall This hashtag makes no sense because they already did find justice for him. They defeated the demodogs

[@leximae]

Vladimir le Pepe oh true... he still didn’t deserve to die

[@epm1012]

lexiwall Ah man, who could have already commented this...

[@leximae]

EPM 101 I read like the top 20 comments to make sure nobody already said it. Sorry if it was you or someone else that wrote it. Im not gonna waste my time reading every single comment just to make sure I’m not copying. In fact I posted this before I even read the comments. I didn’t even think it was something that people said... me and my friends started saying it as soon as he died 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@88vicky88]

I loved his character in stranger things, and he seems to be just as sweet in real life!

[@billgeezeriommi]

One of the most talented actors of all time he really deserves another lead role some day

[@starlitshadows]

Time for an LOTR marathon

[@brittanybowden5362]

StarlitShadows pants optional!

[@thefatheroflies7921]

Just did one myself. No pants. It was awesome. Bring snacks though, you're gonna get hungry.

[@havoc6441]

Shadows. Smoke a blunt while your watching it. Youll thank me later.

[@McBummly]

damn straight!

[@BenRollman]

Six?

[@vlazurah789]

My god he's got a 15 year old daughter.. I feel old

[@meowypotter1246]

His daughter played Sam's little Hobbit daughter when he returned home to Rosie and the baby after Frodo sailed away with the Elves.

[@Ivy94F]

Yeah, I’m glad its not just me. I’m like, WTF??? Dude, I still miss your retainer and you got a teenager??? Lol!!

[@xavierpaquin]

He was making movies in the 80s, you shouldn't feel old

[@bunyawikaisuksakul]

I dont know whether it is just me or not. Everytime I see him, I see his genuine smile and a true friendship. Samwise, we do not deserve you.

[@jamesfield2442]

Such a great actor, his emotional acting is incredible

[@PADARM]

Sean Astin is a legend

[@Kk12367]

“You can’t watch all of them at once” oh... well I guess I proved him wrong 😂😂😂

[@ohifonlyx33]

Literally every lotr fan is like 🤔🤔🤔

[@meowbauh]

Just finished it again ,all of it at once after 2005.

[@tvurk]

I wish this interview would go on for hours with them talking about Lord of the Rings while smoking pipe-weed and blowing smoke rings 😁

[@anaccount9929]

tsociety also ships

[@davidphillips849]

Zane Addington you need Gandalf for that

[@NSmusicsoul]

Sean Astin will be forever Samwise Gamgee for me :3

[@cody4763]

Masterbating bodybuiilder from 50 First Dates for me.

[@roxannaweaver2155]

I still have LOTR marathons and watch both sets of movies. I do the same thing with Harry Potter. I get to be 70 next year. You can count on me doing this at least twice a year. I still haven't read the books though I think I will this year.

[@yanchoho]

there are really nice audiobooks of the hobbit narrated by Andy Serkis and the Lord of The Rings trilogy freely available on KZbin. Definitely recommend checking them out!

[@easts.nikola]

FIND ME MY SAAAAAAMMM !!!!

[@haywardbomaye52]

Winny Tessalonika Here I am !!!

[@Sem5626]

Master*

[@72marshflower15]

Hayward Bomaye so cliche...

[@72marshflower15]

Winny Tessalonika ...chances are he's right in front of you and you don't see him...

[@easts.nikola]

72marshflower15 oh but a Sam would've been pretty hard to go unnoticed..

[@Cooz-h1l]

“Boil them, mash them, STICK EM IN A STEW”

[@ellicapulet]

takinadeuce #powtaytoes

[@Emma-yq7pk]

So long as there’s no fishies😶

[@simetry6477]

emma beth Tay tos.

[@gregvetter5070]

takinadeuce - I say that to my wife whenever we have 'taters' for dinner.

[@metallicak5]

"What's 'taters precious?!"

[@VinayakaHalemane]

Rewatching Lord of the Rings every year or so is a ritual of mine, and it never fails to move me. Also, Stephen should absolutely host a cast and crew reunion of Lord of the Rings on his show.

[@Fuzion180]

Just finished watching all 3 LOTR in a row the other day, god damn it I love those films! such an amazing story. Sam truly is the hero! awesome job Sean, seems like such a genuinely nice guy too

[@Luminitha]

Sean Astin charming AF. Lovely guy.

[@Dpageantbuff]

Samwise Gamgee is definitely my most favorite character in the movie! He provided moral strength for us to keep going on thru adversities! I hope to meet a Sam in my life! Very inspirational character!!

[@kevinmsft]

Isn't it shocking that Lord of the Rings finished FIFTEEN years ago??!! God I am old...

[@twilightgardenspresentatio6384]

kevinmsft plus I read the books a decade before the movies came out!

[@mamallama7708]

kevinmsft yes you are, lol.

[@deathmetalpotato]

Nigga please, I saw The Goonies when it first came out in the movie theater

[@j0hn00arthur]

But Game of Thrones has so many interesting characters compared to LOTR, even though it is ''inferior'' to the whole fantasy thing that tolkien build in the first place

[@alexaconrad4244]

kevinmsft I’m just happy I’m alive to enjoy both series. I hope they keep writing and filming books and movies like LOTR and GOT.

[@unclejemima83]

he really has had a great career and seems like a genuinely nice person

[@mohamedashian604]

Sean astin: you can’t watch them all at once. Every lotr fan myself included: are you sure about that? 😏

[@ryanweible9090]

we do it in costume.

[@tonymarino8]

Marvel movies marathon: Am I a joke to you?

[@mohamedashian604]

@@tonymarino8 yes they are because they’re only made for money not out of love

[@devonsmurfette893]

we can...I watch it almost everyday..

[@weaponizedglitter69]

I did

[@lemuelbuenviaje1996]

He sounds so enthusiastic with his line of work, even after all these years. Love it

[@devi616]

Wait a minute, what were Sean questions for Stephen? Come on Late Show editor person release the full version of this or at least the questions part.

[@vlaandhael]

he didnt ask on stage, maybe he asked him backstage afterward

[@andrei3150]

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[@maShine]

Commander Ju who said web exclusiv?

[@pvant23]

I thought Stephen was kind of rude to brush him off like that when he said he had questions for Stephen.

[@Mrcp41]

I love how he's so excited when he describes his work

[@yeahbee8237]

Sam is the biggest hero in LoTR Sean did great

[@amandabulmer7971]

He's so sweet!

[@luciagilgsthmrvls]

Love him he's so charming and so great, always seems to be smiling. Such a great actor and person ❤❤

[@johnnybarrow6070]

Here's the most frustrating thing: why didn't Stephen let Sean ask his questions?

[@jlg395]

Because he's not a very good host.

[@ricknofzinger]

He's not a very good anything.

[@blofeld39]

He actually DID, as Sean Astin revealed in a con I just went to -- they just cut it for time. He was really put out that they cut it. :-(

[@SgtZaqq]

They could have at least put the cut footage on KZbin.

[@blofeld39]

He thought they were going to when he learned they cut it! :-(

[@goodguynow]

Frodo wouldn’t have gone far without Sam

[@sabalghoo]

Lol ^ this guy getting triggered!

[@shpei88]

😭😭

[@fernandososa6507]

Zoe Kouf For real. If sam would have carried the ring, instead of Frodo, it would have been the other way around

[@criseldacayetano877]

LOTR needed a Gollum to succeed in destroying the ring. And who let Gollum live in the first place? Yes. Frodo. Not Sam who was so intent in putting Gollum away. Frodo's mercy and sacrifice makes him the ultimate hero. No one is supposed to succeed in destroying it anyway but he saved himself when he saved another's life.

[@Paparoulis]

Zoe Kouf No one said Frodo was useless ffs stop getting triggered

[@chichang9377]

His laugh is so adorable and contagious haha. Sam is our hero. Without him, Frodo would have been lost.

[@ByzantineCapitalManagement]

Yes Yes absolutely

[@1987Megs]

He’s just the sweetest guy

[@FIONAFINKS]

i wanted to hear his questions for Stephen!

[@Loganstonez]

Yeah, so did I!

[@thespankmyfrank]

I was just gonna comment that! I wonder what he asked him. More LOTR stuff please!

[@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494]

me too! Damn it!

[@JuliaTaylorSoprano]

I hope there’s a longer cut of this that has them in there!!

[@kalebmiller9579]

Is nobody gonna acknowledge how amazing Sean's laugh is?

[@jbearclowater]

There's such a purity to his laugh

[@yokgor4675]

Samwise Gamgee is the true hero of Middle Earth. Without him Frodo wouldn’t last a day

[@tas991000]

Damn it! Bob was such a darling

[@zl707hp]

Such an authentic great guy got to love him

[@theantilifeequation8150]

Love the Lord of the rings, and Samwise Gumgee is my favourite character in both the books and the movies!. And in the latter Sean Astin playing him perfectly!.