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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Kevin E G Perry

Sean Astin set to run for SAG-AFTRA president

Sean Astin Fran Drescher SAGAFTRA
  • Sean Astin and Chuck Slavin are set to run against each other for the next president of SAG-AFTRA.
  • Current SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher has announced she will not seek re-election.
  • Drescher led the union during the high-profile 2023 strike against major film and television studios, the first actors' strike in four decades.
  • SAG-AFTRA is Hollywood's largest actors' union, representing around 160,000 members.
  • Election ballots are expected to be sent to SAG-AFTRA members on August 13 and must be returned by September 12.

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The Goonies star in the running to replace Fran Drescher in prominent Hollywood role

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