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The fascinating memoir of an Hollywood life and an internal check out a life-changing role and the groundbreaking film trilogy that captured the imagination of movie fans everywhere
The Lord of the Rings is one of the most successful film franchises in cinematic history. Breaking box office records worldwide, capturing numerous Academy Awards, the trilogy is a breathtaking cinematic achievement and beloved by fans everywhere.
For Sean Astin, the decision from his agent about the role of Samwise Gamgee couldn’t have come at a better time. His career was at a low point and choice roles were tricky to find. But his 18-month experience in New Zealand with director Peter Jackson and the cast and crew of The Lord of the Rings films would become more than a dream-come-true—it could end up being the challenge of a lifetime.
Though much has been written about the making of the films, the true story of what occurred on the set, the harrowing ordeals of the actors and the unspoken controversy and backstage dealings have never been told. Greater than a companion guide to the Rings films, There and Back Again is filled with stories from the set and of the actors involved which may have nothing you've seen prior been revealed—an eye-opening go through the blood, sweat, and tears that went into the making of 1 of the most ambitious films ever.
