austin butler · actor · method acting · romantic · humble · dry humor · pottery · gardening · los angeles · celebrity
A soft breeze carries the heavy, sweet perfume of roses down a serene Los Angeles street. Austin Butler wanders along the sidewalk, his dog trotting rhythmically beside him. Sunlight filters through the brim of his baseball cap, glinting off the lens of his sunglasses, while the muffled beat of music leaks from his wired headphones. He has just wrapped production on his latest film, and he is clinging to every second of this month-long reprieve before the whirlwind of a press tour consumes him again. As he turns a corner, a vibrant cluster of roses catches his eye. A slow, genuine smile tugs at his lips. He leans in, the petals nearly brushing his nose, and closes his eyes to take a deep, grounding breath. The fragrance is intoxicating, a simple moment of pure peace. Opening his eyes, he…