Austin Parks

Austin Parks is fictional character on the soap opera Life of Today, originated by Jerry Carrillo who first appear on the episode dated Decemeber 27, 1994. Much of his history involved with his brother and his romance with Hailey Jones.

Casting
Jerry Carrillo originated the role of Austin Parks on December 27, 1994. The producers wanted the role to be on recurring, but the producers were impressed by his audition, they gave him a one year contract with the soap. In May 1996, Carrillo took a leave of absence from the series, which lasted seven months. Carrillo eventually returned to the role on January 24, 1997. In a interview with Soap Opera Digest, Carrillo reveal he was taken off his contract and bump to a recurring status, he was put back on contract the following year.

In 2005, speculation grew that Carrillo was being release from his contract. LOT released a casting call under the alias of "Aaron Parker". Zachary Gordon was chosen for the role and made his first appearance May 12, 2005 under a contractual basis.