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Daxton Kingsley
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Corey Feldman Says He Almost Played Samwise in Lord of the Rings

On Billy Corgan's podcast, Corey Feldman revealed he was a finalist for the role of Samwise Gamgee in Peter Jackson's epic trilogy. He says the physical demands—especially weight gain—kept him from landing the part, which went to Sean Astin. Feldman also touched on other missed roles, from Gilbert Grape to Titanic, showing how casting choices can reshape careers.