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What do NYCsBalthazarand the Fellowship of the Ring have in common?

At one point in time,James Cordenwas not allowed in.
When asked how his audition went, Corden simply said, Not good.
Ultimately, the role went toSean Astin.
To paraphrase Samwise slightly, theres some good casting in this world, and itsworth fighting for.