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CeruleanRuin to Today I learned@lemmy.mlEnglish · 2 years ago

TIL John Astin, the father of Sean Astin (Samwise Gamgee), auditioned for the part of Gandalf, & had previously starred in Peter Jackson's horror comedy 'The Frighteners'

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TIL John Astin, the father of Sean Astin (Samwise Gamgee), auditioned for the part of Gandalf, & had previously starred in Peter Jackson's horror comedy 'The Frighteners'

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CeruleanRuin to Today I learned@lemmy.mlEnglish · 2 years ago
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Addams Family Star Recalls How He Almost Played Gandalf in Lord of The Rings
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John Astin is known for his iconic role as Gomez Addams in the 60s TV show, but he almost became more famous as Gandalf in Peter Jackson's movies.
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    I had no idea Sean Astin was an Addams

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