The Hobbit succeeds the hellish nanny at the head of the Hollywood actors' union

The Hobbit succeeds the hellish nanny at the head of the Hollywood actors’ union

ByLeila

Sean Astin was elected president of the SAG-AFTRA union.

Hollywood actors have a new union representative.

This Friday, Sean Astin was elected president of the SAG-AFTRA union. The 54 -year -old actor, revealed in the 1980s thanks to Goonies especially (he was Mickey) and became a world star by playing the nice Hobbit Sam in the saga The Lord of the Ringsthus succeeds the post in Fran Drescher. The ex-star ofA hellish nanny had been very visible in the fight in recent years, especially during the 2023 historic strike.

Astin was part of a unitary list nicknamed “The Coalition”, bringing together members of the various historic union factions as well as certain independents. He won the election with 79 % of the vote, against 21 % for Chuck Slavin, a dissident candidate and a member of the Local Council of the Syndicate for New England. Michelle HURD, also a member of the coalition, was elected secretary-treasurer.

“It’s a moment for optimism and creativity. I am delighted that members have chosen me to guide our emblematic organization outside this difficult period, towards a future marked by confidence, progress and a fierce defense of our interests”SEAN ASTIN was delighted in a press release.

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