A lesson Sean Astin learned while filming The Lord of the Rings. “We are capable of way more than we think we are.” From C2E2 con this spring.

Sean‘s passion and commitment to his union shine through brightly in this podcast!

Actors, including Kristen Bell, Brian Cox, John Rhys Davis, Sean Astin and more unaware their 15 year old work had been repurposed for a Fox News “Life of Jesus” podcast! www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...

Dom Monaghan discusses what he and fellow hobbits Sean Astin, Elijah Wood, and Billy Boyd talk about in their group texts. nypost.com/2025/11/19/e...

As the final season of Stranger Things nears, here are some of the memorable moments of Bob Newby, Superhero! My fav is #4! And I think “Kenny Rogers? I love Kenny Rogers!” deserves an honorable mention.

SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin urges Sag-Aftra Members to participate in the upcoming wages and working conditions process for TV/Theatrical/Streaming negotiations. Please check your email and visit sagaftra.org/contracts2026 for meeting dates, which are being updated in the coming weeks.

SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin reflects on being the first ever 2nd generation president the SAG-AFTRA union. Full episode with SAG-AFTRA NED & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland: www.sagaftra.org/sag-aftra-po... Part 2 coming soon!

Sean Astin, president of SAG-AFTRA at the FIA (International Federation of Actors) World Congress this week.

"The fact is, this industry goes nowhere without us." Check out the SAG-AFTRA Podcast for a discussion between SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin and NED & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland: ow.ly/rQwm50XqKKm

Sean Astin will be a guest at Collect-a-Con New Jersey, November 22-23.

Caption please! Sean Astin speaking on mental health in Sioux Falls last week.

“Sean is Sam. Sean is Rudy. Sean is Mikey.” How people’s experience with Sean Astin’s roles help him connect when he talks about mental health. youtu.be/7vMiyxyGRXk?si

SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin on Jimmy Kimmel Suspension, Tilly Norwood AI Controversy, Microdrama Boom and More variety.com/2025/tv/news...

New SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin On His Priorities (Part 1) Sean is interviewed about what this moment means, & how his mother Patty Duke influenced him. He shares his vision for the next chapter of the union, focusing on health & pension plans, AI, etc. sagaftra.libsyn.com/new-sag-aftr...

In Just 13 Words, LOTR's Sean Astin Convinced Peter Jackson He Was the Perfect Samwise Choice. How nailing the crucial audition scene got Sean the role. www.cbr.com/lotr-sam-sea...

Who wore it better? Sean Astin and Wil Wheaton or a pair of adorable ferrets?

Sean Astin reading Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven.” Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻 youtu.be/Swy-LxxYCEM

Eowyn (“I am no man, I’m a cat!”) meets Samwise Gamgee and Bill the Pony, and decides they’re good protectors while she naps!

“I can’t carry it for you, but I can carry you!” Sean Astin, Peter Jackson and Elijah Wood talk about filming a special moving scene in the Lord of the Rings.

Sean Astin snuggled with Cloud at Entertainment Weekly and People's portrait studio last month during the Toronto International Film Festival, where celebrities had the chance to pose with puppies from the Project Paws Dog Rescue. See more: ew.com/toronto-inte...

The hobbits Sean Astin, Elijah Wood, Billy Boyd, and Dom Monaghan *try* to list the cities they will be visiting!

Sean Astin shares a sweet memory from filming Brooklyn 99 with Andre Braugher.

Sean Astin recalls his emotions on filming the climatic scene in Rudy. Via raymondw.orosco on TikTok.

Samwise Gamgee may be a fan of potatoes, but Sean Astin has a soft spot for lasagna!

SAG-AFTRA president Sean Astin presents the SAG-AFTRA Harold Russell Award to Anita Hollander for her advocacy for performers with disabilities. This is the same award that Sean's mother Patty Duke won in 2002 for advocating for accurate representation of disabilities in entertainment (2nd pic).

Sean Astin talks about the upcoming Goonies sequel between takes while filming a movie in Detroit. What do you think of his accessories?? youtu.be/58G92icRorM?si

He made a promise. Sean Astin brings Samwise Gamgee's loyalty to #FANEXPOVancouver26 for An Evening with the Hobbits: In Celebration of 25 Years. Experiences on sale October 22 at 10 AM PT. Buy tickets now: spr.ly/6000A0HQu#FANEXPOVancouver26 #LOTR #TheHobbits #Hobbits25 #LOTR25 #SeanAstin #SamwiseGamgee

He made a promise. Sean Astin brings Samwise Gamgee's loyalty to FAN EXPO Philadelphia for An Evening with the Hobbits: In Celebration of 25 Years. Experiences on sale October 22 at 10 AM ET. Buy tickets now: spr.ly/63328A0D2i+ #LOTR #TheHobbits #Hobbits25 #LOTR25 #FXPH

He made a promise. Sean Astin brings Samwise Gamgee's loyalty to FAN EXPO Chicago for An Evening with the Hobbits: In Celebration of 25 Years. Experiences on sale October 22 at 10 AM CT. Buy tickets: spr.ly/63323A0KE5 Learn more: spr.ly/63324A0KEg #LOTR #TheHobbits #LOTR25

He made a promise. Sean Astin brings Samwise Gamgee's loyalty to FAN EXPO Canada for An Evening with the Hobbits: In Celebration of 25 Years. Experiences on sale October 22 at 10 AM ET. Buy tickets now: spr.ly/63324AL6Xg Learn more: spr.ly/6004AIhIq #LOTR #SeanAstin #FANEXPOCanada

He made a promise. Sean Astin brings Samwise Gamgee's loyalty to FAN EXPO New Orleans for An Evening with the Hobbits: In Celebration of 25 Years. Experiences on sale October 22 at 10 AM CT. Buy tickets: spr.ly/63322A0K8E Learn more: spr.ly/63323A0K81

He made a promise. Sean Astin brings Samwise Gamgee's loyalty to CALGARY EXPO for An Evening with the Hobbits: In Celebration of 25 Years. Experiences on sale October 22 at 10 AM MT. Buy tickets now: spr.ly/6005A0E8L #LOTR #TheHobbits #Hobbits25 #LOTR25 #SeanAstin #SamwiseGamgee

He made a promise. Sean Astin brings Samwise Gamgee's loyalty to FAN EXPO Dallas for An Evening with the Hobbits: In Celebration of 25 Years. Experiences on sale October 22 at 10 AM CT. Buy tickets now: spr.ly/63323A0BNZ #LOTR #TheHobbits #Hobbits25 #LOTR25 #Dallas #DFW #SeanAstin

He made a promise. Sean Astin brings Samwise Gamgee's loyalty to FAN EXPO Portland for An Evening with the Hobbits: In Celebration of 25 Years. Experiences on sale October 22 at 10 AM PT. Buy tickets now: spr.ly/63329ALNxt and learn more: spr.ly/63321ALNxv

He made a promise. Sean Astin brings Samwise Gamgee's loyalty to #FANEXPOBoston for An Evening with the Hobbits: In Celebration of 25 Years. Experiences on sale October 22 at 10 AM ET. Buy tickets now: spr.ly/63320A0JFi#FANEXPOBoston #FANEXPOBoston2026 #LOTR #TheHobbits #SeanAstin #SamwiseGamgee

He made a promise. Sean Astin brings Samwise Gamgee's loyalty to FAN EXPO Denver for An Evening with the Hobbits: In Celebration of 25 Years. Experiences on sale October 22 at 10 AM MT. Buy tickets now: spr.ly/63326ALfLo and learn more: spr.ly/63329ALfLS

He made a promise. Sean Astin brings Samwise Gamgee's loyalty to #MEGACONOrlando for An Evening with the Hobbits: In Celebration of 25 Years. Experiences on sale October 22 at 10 AM ET. Buy tickets now: spr.ly/63329A03GB#MEGACONOrlando #MEGACONOrlando2026 #TheLordoftheRings #Hobbits #SeanAstin

These 6 Words Are Sean Astin's Favorite Part of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy (& They Break Tolkien Lore) Also fav lines from Elijah Wood, Billy Boyd and Dom Monaghan. www.cbr.com/lord-of-the-...

Fan Expo announced that it will have a 25th anniversary The Lord of the Rings cast reunion tour spanning 11 cities in 2026 withSean Astin, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, and Elijah Wood www.yardbarker.com/entertainmen...

Gavin Newsom signed SB 683 into law to protect performers against those who might replicate their image without consent. “This is a clear statement that California stands with performers against AI abuse,” Sean Astin said. Full SAG-AFTRA statement here: www.sagaftra.org/sag-aftra-ap...

Turning the Industry on Its Side: SAG-AFTRA Goes Vertical With New Agreement “Our members are always on the lookout for good work opportunities. As technology develops & our industry looks for creative ways to engage audiences, new formats emerge,” —Sean Astin www.sagaftra.org/turning-indu...

TMZ encountered Sean Astin at LAX and got his thoughts on Sora 2 and AI. Sean says AI is a tsunami washing over us. His bottom line is use AI responsibly, and only with creators’ blessing!

Full Sean Astin panel at FanX Salt Lake City. He talks about his role as president of SAG-AFTRA, the enduring popularity of the Goonies, its upcoming sequel and cultural significance, working on Stranger Things, LOTR and more.  youtu.be/PBYhvpi0Rp4?si

A Message from President Sean Astin and NED Duncan Crabtree-Ireland Regarding A.I. www.sagaftra.org/member-messa...

Member Message: A Message from President Sean Astin and NED Duncan Crabtree-Ireland regarding A.I. Read more: www.sagaftra.org/member-messa...

A.I. developments are in the headlines. Here’s what SAG-AFTRA is doing.

A Message from President Sean Astin and NED Duncan Crabtree-Ireland Regarding A.I. www.sagaftra.org/member-messa...

Sean Astin talks about the advice he would give his younger self.

Sean Astin discusses his role as president of SAG-AFTRA, and the honor of being a presenter at last nights Media Access Awards. His mother, Patty Duke, was a former award winner herself, as well as former president of SAG! youtu.be/JTTUpRbprtU?...

SAG-AFTRA president Sean Astin at a meeting of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation.