Sean Gunn, ‘Gilmore Girls’ Star, Urges Netflix Executives to Equally Distribute Profits to Actors

Netflix Executives Should Share the Wealth with Actors, Says Sean Gunn

Sean Gunn, known for his role in “Gilmore Girls,” recently expressed his frustration with the low residuals he receives from Netflix for streaming his former show. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, he emphasized the massive profits generated by the show and questioned why he sees little of that revenue.

Gunn’s concerns are part of a larger movement in the entertainment industry. Both the film and television writers union and the Screen Actors Guild have gone on strike to demand fair pay and better guidelines.

In the same interview, Gunn criticized the large bonuses given to Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos and Executive Chair Reed Hastings. While the article has been updated to correct the statement, Gunn suggested that these bonuses could be reduced to benefit the content creators.

Gunn’s comments have sparked a discussion about compensation in the industry. It is important to note that Sarandos’ and Hastings’ compensation primarily comes from stock options rather than bonuses. However, their high earnings highlight the disparity between executives and actors.

Gunn’s remarks may have conflated revenue with residuals, as they come from Warner Bros. Discovery for “Gilmore Girls.” Nevertheless, his message to better compensate Hollywood workers resonates with the moral and ethical issues at stake.

“You really need to rethink how you do business and share the wealth with people,” Gunn concluded. Without fair compensation, the future of the industry is uncertain.