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The character of Kirk in Gilmore Girls, played by Sean Gunn, was not originally intended to become such an iconic figure in the show. Initially appearing as Mike the DSL installer for one episode, Gunn was later brought back to play various roles, eventually becoming a permanent character in episode 5 of season 1. Kirk's numerous jobs and comedic moments endeared him to fans, making him a beloved character in the series.
Sean Gunn, known for his roles in "Guardians of the Galaxy" and "Gilmore Girls," took to Twitter to clarify his comments about the SAG-AFTRA strike, his work on "Gilmore Girls," and the residuals he receives from the show's Netflix streams. Gunn criticized The Hollywood Reporter for removing his interview, stating that he never mentioned residuals in the first place. He emphasized that actors do not receive residuals from Netflix but rather a small amount from Warner Bros. based on licensing fees. Gunn called for fairness and transparency, urging Netflix to share its success with the actors. He also criticized Netflix CEOs Ted Sarandos and Reed Hastings for not sharing their wealth with content creators.
Sean Gunn, known for his role as Kirk in Gilmore Girls, has expressed his frustration over not receiving a fair share of the streaming revenue generated by the popular show on Netflix. While picketing during the SAG-AFTRA strike, Gunn criticized Netflix for not distributing the profits more equitably among the cast and crew. He called on Netflix CEOs Reed Hastings and Ted Sarandos to reconsider their business practices and share the wealth with those who created the content. However, it should be noted that Gunn incorrectly blamed Hastings and Sarandos for large bonuses, which were actually derived from stock options and not bonuses.
Actor Sean Gunn criticizes AMPTP and Netflix for the lack of residuals he has received for his role in Gilmore Girls, despite the show's continued success. Gunn calls for a fair share of revenue and compensation for actors, highlighting issues such as artificial intelligence and sharing streaming revenue. The actors union, SAG-AFTRA, joined the Writers Guild in a strike after contract negotiations collapsed with studios and streamers.