The Long Game
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Sean Astin: From Goonie to Gamgee to Running Hollywood's Biggest Union

He started acting opposite his mom at age 10, became the heart of three iconic franchises, directed an Oscar-nominated short with his wife, and somehow ended up as SAG-AFTRA president fighting AI. Sean Astin's career isn't a nostalgia trip — it's a masterclass in staying relevant.

April 15, 2026·20:55·Episode 1

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