Los Angeles, Dec 30 (TIWN) Actor Sean Astin's performance as Samwise Gamgee represents the beating heart of Peter Jackson's 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy.

It's an iconic performance for many fans, capped off by Astin's powerful Mount Doom speech in which Samwise tells Frodo: "I can't carry it for you, but I can carry you!" Suffice to say, Jackson's 'Rings' movies would feel far different without Astin in the role, reports 'Variety'.

Perhaps that's why 'Lord of the Rings' fans are buzzing over James Corden's recent revelation that he sought out the role of Samwise.