Hulu’s “Casual” Star, Austin Basis on the New Season

E! Online’s “Favorite Funny Guy” and longtime member of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, actor, philanthropist and fan-favorite, Austin Basis returns to TV in the highly anticipated return of Hulu’s Golden Globe nominated hit series “Casual” (premiered May 23rd) Starring alongside Michaela Watkins — ‘Laura,’ Austin will play a key role in the 3rd season as ‘Ethan,’ a pivotal character as he helps guide ‘Laura’ through a relationship with a helpful ear, and a few drinks along the way. We would love to arrange an interview with you and Austin to discuss his role in the series and what fans can expect from season 3 in addition to his own new web series, “Not Your Buddy” which follows a down and out cartoon character looking for work as Austin’s character tries the same. For every cartoon there is — there’s a ton of cartoons that don’t get the role and Buddy T. Bearcat, is one of them.

Basis has a long standing career, having most recently starred as the loveable fan favorite character of ‘JT Forbes’ alongside Kristin Kruek in “Beauty in the Beast,” he has also landed roles in some of TV’s fan favorite shows like “How to Get Away with Murder,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Supernatural,” “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” and “NCIS.” Basis is best known for his role as MATH” the childhood friend and roommate of Baze (Kristoffer Polaha) in CW’s “lifeUNEXPECTED” alongside Shiri Appleby.
When not acting, Basis is heavily involved as a Celebrity Ambassador for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, having been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes as a child, and is on the Celebrity Cabinet for the American Diabetes Foundation. He also enjoys playing baseball and tennis, hiking with his wife and writing poetry.
