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Graham Norton’s Samwise Audition: New Middle Earth Collection Coming!

2/3/2025

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Graham Norton candidly shared that he once auditioned for the beloved role of Samwise Gamgee in "The Lord of the Rings," but felt his performance fell flat. Sean Astin ultimately brought the character to life. Excitingly, a stunning six-film 4K Middle Earth collection is set to release on March 18, 2024, while Andy Serkis gears up to direct "The Hunt for Gollum," slated for 2026.

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Graham Norton candidly shared that he once auditioned for the beloved role of Samwise Gamgee in "The Lord of the Rings," but felt his performance fell flat. Sean Astin ultimately brought the character to life. Excitingly, a stunning six-film 4K Middle Earth collection is set to release on March 18, 2024, while Andy Serkis gears up to direct "The Hunt for Gollum," slated for 2026.