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Josh Brolin's 350 Auditions: From Goonies to Stardom

11/1/2025

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Josh Brolin said he auditioned 350 times as a teenager before landing his first role in The Goonies.
He recalled laughing uncontrollably during the first half-day of filming, prompting director Steven Spielberg to intervene.
Brolin grew up in central California away from his father, James Brolin.
He auditioned six times for the role of Brandon "Brand" Walsh.
The Running Man is set to release in theaters on November 14, 2025.

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Josh Brolin said he auditioned 350 times as a teenager before landing his first role in The Goonies.
He recalled laughing uncontrollably during the first half-day of filming, prompting director Steven Spielberg to intervene.
Brolin grew up in central California away from his father, James Brolin.
He auditioned six times for the role of Brandon "Brand" Walsh.
The Running Man is set to release in theaters on November 14, 2025.