‘My mother was 4ft 11in and scared the hell out of people’ – Sean Astin on child stardom, The Lord of the Rings and surviving 45 years in Hollywood

Sean Astin, known for The Goonies and playing Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings, discusses his long Hollywood career. Despite the trilogy's success, Astin reveals a disconnect regarding cast salaries, admitting he earned little and had to sell his house. Following his Oscar-winning mother's path, Astin is now a union leader with SAG-AFTRA. He also mentions his involvement with Stranger Things and shares insights on AI and surviving decades within the film industry.