Austin (TV series)
Austin is an eight-part Australian-British comedy drama series which premiered on ABC TV in Australia on 9 June 2024.[1] Michael Theo, a neurodivergent participant on reality series Love on the Spectrum, makes his acting debut as the title character Austin.[8] The series' cast also includes stars Ben Miller as Julian, Sally Phillips as Ingrid,[4] Gia Carides as Austin's mother Mel, Roy Billing as Austin's grandfather Bill,[6] Kate Elliott as Heidi, Zahra Newman as Monica and Billie Piper as herself.[8] On 11 July 2024, it was announced the series will be broadcast on the BBC's television channels and its iPlayer service in the United Kingdom, due to an acquisition from ITV Studios.[12] David Knox of TV Tonight rated the series at 3½ out of 5 stars, writing about Michael Theo's performance, "The authenticity, warmth and humour that made him so beloved in Love on the Spectrum is on display as the neurodivergent, optimistic son, with the awkward one-liners... Theo nails his scenes alongside more experienced performers, with all the required comic timing".