While the WGA recently told members that work on verticals or micro-dramas — the latest trend that is providing a lifeline to fledging actors and entry-level scribes — is covered by the minimum basic agreement, SAG-AFTRA today announced a new Verticals Agreement. The guild called the deal “a prom... Read more
Deadline - Oct 14
From the Shire to SAG-AFTRA’s highest office. Read more
New York Post - Sep 13
The ‘Lord of the Rings’ star will preside over the union alongside his running mate Michelle Hurd, who was appointed to the secretary-treasurer role in a low-turnout election. Read more
The Hollywood Reporter - Sep 12
Sean Astin has been elected to serve as the next national president of SAG-AFTRA. The results of the election were announced by the actors’ guild Friday evening, revealing that Astin was elected to succeed Fran Drescher with 79.25% of the vote. He will serve a two-year term alongside Michelle Hur... Read more
Deadline - Sep 12
The announcement comes almost two years after the fund was touted as a major win in the 2023 strike-ending contract and includes provisions for background actors, stunt riggers and stand-ins. Read more
The Hollywood Reporter - Sep 12
Astin, who was also in "Rudy" and "The Goonies," will succeed Fran Drescher, who decided not to run for reelection. Read more
Los Angeles Times - Sep 12
