The Lord of the Rings star gained 13 kilograms for his role in the film – Movies and TV series

Actor Sean Astin had to try hard to transform himself, Sports.kz reports with reference to “Championship”.

Sean Astin, known for his role as Samwise Gamgee in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, spoke about how he prepared for filming as a hobbit. According to the artist, while his colleagues were losing extra pounds, he was gaining them.

“Yes, I made a lot of money thanks to The Lord of the Rings, but to play the fat and stupid hobbit, I had to eat a lot,” Sean shared.

According to Astin, during the filming process he gained 13 kilograms. As soon as work on The Lord of the Rings was completed, the actor began to lose weight. He managed to lose weight through exercise and proper nutrition. Shawn returned to his usual shape within a few months.