19K views · 46 reactions | Fran Drescher led SAG-AFTRA through its 2023 strike, but she’s not seeking a third term as the actors union’s president. Her decision to opt out of became official when SAG released the list of candidates for the next election. Sean Astin has submitted a bid to lead the 160,000-member organization, as has SAG-AFTRA New England Local board member Chuck Slavin. Full details online at the link in bio. (Video: Getty) | Deadline Hollywood | Facebook

13K views · 147 reactions | The strike by 160,000 members of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has left Hollywood at a virtual standstill. Production on most scripted TV series and movies that weren’t already shuttered by an ongoing 10-week-old writers’ strike was halted Thursday night, and actors hit the picket lines Friday. Click the link in @usatoday’s bio to learn more. | USA TODAY | Facebook