The Lord of the Rings is one of the best movie series ever, but the second in the trilogy may actually be the best movie.

Ian McKellen, character Gandalf the Grey in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, will return to the franchise in the upcoming film The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.

"I'll tell you two secrets about the casting," the veteran actor teased the crowd about The Hunt for Gollum, which is being directed by Andy Serkis, who plays the eponymous One Ring-obsessed ...

Sean Astin Reunites With 'Lord of the Rings' Co-Star for Magical Moment: 'Not the Beard!' first appeared on Parade on Aug 18, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 18, 2025, where ...

Orlando Bloom said he was "the butt of most of the jokes" among the Lord of the Rings cast. The actor noted that Viggo ...

“Nanny” star Fran Drescher not running for SAG-AFTRA president again following strikes, Sean Astin throws hat in the ring As president, Drescher led actors through the longest strike in the ...

Astin says he signed on for the films before SAG-AFTRA instituted its rule forbidding members from projects without a union contract internationally.

Lord of the Rings star Sean Astin will compete against actor and producer Chuck Slavin for the position.

Sean Astin was a member of the 2023 negotiating committee, and is running for president on the slate of the Coalition, an alliance of factions within the union.

Actors Sean Astin and Chuck Slavin are seeking to succeed Drescher in the upcoming election that aims to address concerns about job protections, healthcare and expanding residuals.