Sean Astin became one of the most recognizable faces in one of the biggest film franchises in history—but the fame did not come with the fortune many fans might expect. The actor, who played the loyal hobbit Samwise Gamgee in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy, revealed he struggled so much financially after starring in the films that he had to sell his house. Astin previously revealed he earned “$75,000 a movie,” putting his total earnings from the three films at roughly $250,000. “In fact, I had to sell my house because I negotiated such a small amount on the trilogy,” he said. A new chapter in the franchise is already being developed, including The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, directed by Andy Serkis.