Sean Astin, the Screen Actors Guild president and 'Lord of the Rings' star, met with former 'Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide' actor Tylor Chase on Christmas Day to encourage him amid his homelessness and alleged meth addiction in Riverside, California. This follows earlier efforts by co-star Daniel Curtis Lee and 'The Mighty Ducks' actor Shaun Weiss, though Chase has declined treatment so far.
Tylor Chase, known for playing Martin Qwerly on Nickelodeon's 'Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide' (2004-2007), has been living unhoused in Riverside, California, following a viral video in December 2025 highlighting his plight.
On December 22, 'The Mighty Ducks' actor Shaun Weiss publicly offered Chase a bed at a detox facility and long-term treatment, drawing from his own recovery experience, and urged followers to help locate him.
Subsequently, Chase's co-star Daniel Curtis Lee provided temporary hotel accommodations and facilitated a meeting with Sean Astin, whom Chase admires as a 'Lord of the Rings' fan. During a FaceTime call on Christmas Day, Chase expressed positive feedback about the encounter, according to Lee.
Despite these efforts, progress has been limited. Weiss and barber Jacob 'Jake' Harris reported frustrations after two crisis team interventions: a 36-hour medical hold where Chase was detoxed and consulted a rehab coach, but he was released; and a second evaluation where he was deemed not an immediate danger. Weiss noted, 'Tylor has to want to go to treatment,' emphasizing available resources but lack of a mandatory system. Harris has been monitoring Chase and advised against selfies or cash handouts.
Riverside Police Department spokesperson Ryan Railsback stated that their specialized team offers substance abuse and mental health services, but Chase has declined while remaining cordial. Other 'Ned's Declassified' co-star Devon Werkheiser has also voiced support.
Chase's struggles echo challenges faced by some former child stars in Hollywood.
