Nothing could be finer

... than to be in Carolina.

One Tree Hill films at Screen Gems Studio in Wilmington North Carolina. Austin is familiar with the area because he filmed the television show Surface there.

This was Austin the last time he was in Wilmington. You think he'll bring back the look for this time?

Granted he's gotta throw a shirt on for a few scenes here and there.

Or will he stick to the high and mighty hair in an homage to David Lynch now that he's to play a indie film producer? Although he may need a little more product to get the full Lynchian look.

Austin will be starting in episode 8 ( In October) and will be in 10 episodes this season as a indie producer named Julien. (Thanks Spooky!)

OTH averages about 21 episodes per season, so it is a good assumption that Austin will become a major part of the story line with Lucas and Peyton for season 6 and will be part of the series sweeps in November February and May.