From Hobbit to Elf! Sean Astin joins Elf the Musical
Kitty, October 4th, 2024The Stranger Things and Lord of The Rings actor is set to make his Broadway debut as Santa!
After battling the Upside Down and saving Middle Earth, Sean Astin will step onto the Broadway stage for the first time as he joins the upcoming return of Elf the Musical as Santa, alongside Grey Hanson as Buddy the Elf.
Beloved for his roles as Bob Newbire and Samwise Gamgee and his film debut as Mikey in The Goonies, Astin has been acting on screen since 1981, but the bright lights of The Great White Way have always been in his sights. Excited about the new venture, Astin comments:
"It has been a lifelong dream to be on Broadway and I can't think of a better way to celebrate the season than by spreading Christmas cheer as Santa Claus. I've been in deep preparation for this role since I was 5 years old. Now my kids can say, "Santa, I know him!"
We can't wait to see how it pans out!
