"Sean Astin, 55, is best known for playing underdog characters in movies such as 'Rudy' and 'The Lord of the Rings,' who overcome great odds.
"Now, he’s in one of his most challenging roles yet as leader of about 160,000 SAG-AFTRA members, many of whom are alarmed about diminishing work, industry consolidation and the rise of artificial intelligence. A central focus as president is to bring jobs back to the U.S. — a tall order given the steady exodus of film work to other countries."
