Astin Follows Mother Patty Duke’s Legacy With SAG-AFTRA Presidency

Actor Sean Astin has been elected national president of SAG-AFTRA , the union representing roughly 160,000 performers , the organization announced Friday evening.

Astin, known for his roles in The Lord of the Rings trilogy and Rudy , secured 79.25% of the vote , defeating challenger Chuck Slavin . He succeeds Fran Drescher , who opted not to seek reelection after a four-year term marked by historic gains, including protections against artificial intelligence misuse and bonuses tied to streaming viewership.

Astin’s two-year term begins immediately. He will serve alongside Michelle Hurd , who was elected secretary-treasurer with 64.77% of the vote , defeating Peter Antico .

The leadership change come

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