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‘Lord of the Rings,’ ‘Goonies,’ ‘Lost’ casts coming to Denver

Feb 5, 2026, 3:17 PM | Updated: Feb 6, 2026, 10:44 am

There’s no better time to be a movie/TV fan than this May when Fan Expo Denver kicks off with reunions of the “Lord of the Rings,” “Goonies” and “Lost”!

The expo, which brings together actors and creators of many pieces of work throughout entertainment, kicks off in Denver on Thursday, May 28, and goes through Sunday, May 31.

Currently, the event is promoting several reunions, including The Hobbits of “Lord of the Rings” with a chance to meet Frodo (Elijah Wood), Sam (Sean Astin), Merry (Dominic Monaghan) and Pippin (Billy Boyd) on Sunday, May 21.

There will also be cast members from “The Goonies” including Corey Feldman, Robert Davi, Joe Pantoliano, Kerri Green, Martha Plimpton (and Sean Astin as well!)

The TV show “Lost” will also be featured with Josh Holloway and Henry Ian Cusick.

Also, a special appearance from Alec Baldwin, who is known for his roles in “30 Rock” and “Beetlejuice.”

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