Sean AstinKnown for playing Samwise Gamgee Peter JacksonAfter starring in the critically acclaimed Lord of the Rings trilogy in the hit film series, he revealed surprising details about his finances. The actor, who plays supporting character Sam opposite Mr Frodo, caused a stir online when he claimed he was forced to sell his house despite the film’s huge success.In an interview with The Guardian, Astin reflected on the reality of making the Oscar-winning trilogy, explaining: “I wasn’t prepared for this level of publicity and exposure.” Astin shared his financial situation at the time, revealing: “There was a disconnect between the attention I was getting and the money we had. There isn’t much money to begin with! I actually had to sell my house because the amount I negotiated on the trilogy was so small.“The “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, following the “Hobbit” spin-off and the “Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power” series, became a global phenomenon, grossing approximately $2.9 billion at the global box office between 2001 and 2003.Discussing how his financial situation has improved significantly over the years, he admitted, “I’m in a very comfortable financial position now.”Unlike many major franchises, Peter Jackson reportedly shot three “Lord of the Rings” movies simultaneously in New Zealand. While an ambitious production strategy helped bring J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic to life, it also meant the actors had no chance of renegotiating their salaries if the first film was a box office success.Astin’s partner Elijah WoodThe actor who plays Frodo Baggins previously spoke to Business Insider about the arrangement. He explained, “Because we’re not making one movie and then renegotiating the contract for the next one, it’s not the kind of lucrative scenario where you can sit back and relax.”He added that it was a major financial gamble for New Line Cinema to commit to all three films at the same time. “The good thing about this is we’re also signing something that will be a part of our lives forever,” Wood said.Astin previously revealed that he earned about $75,000 per movie, bringing his total paycheck for the trilogy to about $250,000. actor orlando bloomThe actor, who plays Legolas, told The Howard Stern Show in 2019 that he earned $175,000 from the three films.