US EditionSean Astin Elected President of SAG-AFTRA
Sean Astin won 79% of the vote to lead SAG-AFTRA's 160,000 members during critical contract negotiations and challenges including AI threats and production shifts.
- Sean Astin has been chosen to lead SAG-AFTRA as its national president, taking over from Fran Drescher and heading the 160,000-member union for a two-year term.
- Astin won with 79.25% of the vote against Chuck Slavin amid challenges including AI threats, productions moving overseas, and an industry contract negotiation next year.
- Astin belonged to a unity slate called The Coalition, which united rival factions in the union and included members unaffiliated with either side.
- Astin expressed pride and determination, committing to advocate for stronger AI safeguards and collaborate with policymakers to ensure that production remains based in the U.S.
- The union honored Drescher's leadership through the 118-day 2023 strike and plans to resume contract talks with the studio group in 2026, finalizing aspects of her legacy.
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Sean Astin, son of Academy Award-winning actress Patty Duke, is elected as SAG-AFTRA's new president
The union that represents tens of thousands of actors and other entertainer and media professionals has elected Sean Astin as its new president.
Sean Astin, son of Academy Award-winning actress Patti Duke, is elected as SAG-AFTRA's new president
The union that represents tens of thousands of actors and other entertainment and media professionals has elected a new president. On Friday, SAG-AFTRA elected Sean Astin — an actor who appeared in “The Lord of the Rings,” “Stranger Things” and “Rudy” — to succeed Fran Drescher as its president. Astin is the son of the late Academy Award-winning actress Patty Duke. He defeated Chuck Slavin in a 79 percent to 21 percent vote. Michelle Hurd was el…
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