Carl Austin

Carl Austin, man, what a ride his career’s been. Born smack in the middle of L.A. in 1968—kind of wild to think about all that’s changed in Hollywood since then, but he’s been riding that wave from way back. He’s not one of those guys who just floats around the edges, either. Nah, he’s been right in the thick of it, juggling writing and acting like he’s got a magician’s hat. People probably first clocked him in “Wild Cactus” in ’93 (that’s peak VHS era, honestly), a gritty little thriller that’s got a cult following now. He’s got this way of digging into characters, making you root for people you’d never invite over for dinner. Years later, he turned up in “Shoot on Sight” (2007), which is a whole different beast—tension, moral gray areas, not exactly popcorn fare, but it sticks with you. You know the type. And now there’s “Sky Force” on the horizon, dropping in 2025. Not a ton of details out yet (Hollywood loves its secrets), but when Austin’s name pops up, you can bet it’ll be something with a punch. The dude’s got range—he’s written scripts that’ll twist your brain and played roles that make you question your own morals. He’s not a household name, maybe, but if you dig a little deeper, his fingerprints are all over the place. Kind of cool how some folks just keep pushing, decade after decade, never phoning it in.