"Carrie Diaries" Star Austin Butler Shocks Zoe Kravitz with Blast from the Past

In a surprising turn of events, actor Austin Butler recently revealed to his "Caught Stealing" co-star Zoe Kravitz that he had a role in the "Sex and the City" spinoff series "The Carrie Diaries." The revelation came during a Vanity Fair interview on August 28, 2025, where Butler, 34, portrayed Sebastian Kidd, the on-off boyfriend of the young Carrie Bradshaw, played by AnnaSophia Robb.

However, Kravitz, 36, was quick to dismiss both "The Carrie Diaries" and the more recent "And Just Like That" spinoff, stating, "Neither, leave that show alone. Everybody, just stop." Despite Kravitz's criticism, Butler and Robb, now 31, have fond memories of their time on "The Carrie Diaries." Butler reminisced about moving to New York City for the first time to film the show, while Robb praised Butler's dedication and talent, saying she knew he was "going to be a movie star" even then.

The news of Butler's involvement in "The Carrie Diaries" has sparked renewed interest in the show, which aired for two seasons on The CW network from 2013 to 2014. As the debate around the "Sex and the City" franchise continues, the actors' reflections on their experiences provide a unique perspective on the beloved characters and the spinoffs that have followed.