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Ginny & Georgia season 3 brings back familiar characters from Wellsbury, but one recurring question from viewers is about how old Austin is in the season. Played by Diesel La Torraca, Austin’s age and appearance have sparked several discussions online, especially due to noticeable differences between the character’s age in the story and the actor’s real-life growth.
This ongoing confusion stems from the time that has passed between the production and release of seasons 2 and 3, combined with the timeline portrayed in the series.
Austin, the son of Georgia and the half-brother of Ginny, has been part of the show since season 1. While the character is supposed to be a young child, fans have pointed out that he looks older than expected in Ginny & Georgia season 3. Despite the actor’s age progression in real life, the show’s timeline has moved only slightly. This contrast has led to speculation, but the show has not officially altered Austin’s in-story age.
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Austin is nine years old in Ginny & Georgia season 3. This age remains consistent with how the character was introduced earlier in the series. While the actor has grown older, the timeline within the show keeps Austin at the same age, leading to visible differences between his appearances in season 2 and season 3.
Austin’s age in Ginny & Georgia season 3 explained
In the Ginny & Georgia season 3 storyline, Austin is nine years old. This has been consistent with his age as portrayed since the show began. Despite what some viewers may assume based on his appearance, the timeline within the series has not advanced significantly. Season 2 ends with Georgia’s arrest, and season 3 picks up a couple of days after that, meaning only a short period has passed.
Diesel La Torraca, the actor who plays Austin, is significantly older in real life. As of June 2025, he is 14 years old, having been born in March 2011, as confirmed in a report by Capital FM published on June 9, 2025. Diesel addressed the age gap in a Teen Vogue interview published on June 5, 2025.
“He’s supposed to be nine... I’ve definitely gotten much taller, and I look much older in the face,” he said.
He explained that the show has mostly ignored the visible age difference and even joked about it in a TikTok posted in May 2025. Diesel also mentioned adjustments made during filming, such as slouching and raising his voice pitch to seem younger.
“There’s a 14-year-old sitting at the table with Harry Potter glasses on that’s supposed to be nine. And that’s okay,” he said in the interview.
In the interview, Diesel also reflected on the challenges of playing a character so much younger than his real age. He said he has grown up with Austin, but also feels different from him now.
“Playing a nine-year-old for six years when you are growing... I’ve grown with him, but I’ve also kind of departed from him,” he said.
Why Austin’s age difference has led to fan reactions in Ginny & Georgia season 3
The noticeable age difference between Diesel La Torraca and his character, Austin, has not gone unnoticed. Several fans have taken to social media to express their surprise, especially after Ginny & Georgia season 3 began streaming.
As reported by the Tribune on June 6, 2025, memes and jokes about Austin’s appearance started circulating shortly after the new season aired. Some users poked fun at how mature he looked compared to his on-screen age, including a joke about him looking like he had taxes to pay with a family of his own.
On Instagram, comments under cast photos pointed out the shift in appearance. Even Antonia Gentry, who plays Ginny, humorously acknowledged the change by posting a side-by-side comparison photo of herself and Diesel from season 1 and season 3 on social media.
Concerns have also been raised about whether Diesel will be recast if the show continues, due to the growing age gap between him and the character. In an interview with Us Weekly published on June 10, 2025, creator Sarah Lampert confirmed there are no plans to recast Diesel.
“We can’t recast. Diesel is Austin,” she said.
She also acknowledged the visual difference by encouraging viewers to suspend their disbelief. Lampert further noted that season 4 would integrate Diesel’s real-life age more directly into the narrative. She explained that the show’s approach would include subtle jokes and story developments that recognize Austin’s growth.
“It serves us because now he’s really a part of the family in a way that he wasn’t before,” she said.
Lampert also confirmed that there would be no major time jump, as the writers prefer to maintain emotional continuity. This situation is not unique to Diesel, however. Many actors on the show are older than their characters. Antonia Gentry is 27, playing a 16-year-old Ginny, and Felix Mallard, who plays Marcus, is also 27.
Diesel’s visible growth is simply more pronounced because he started off as a child actor and is transitioning into adolescence while still playing a much younger character.
For now, Ginny & Georgia season 3 continues with Diesel in the role, maintaining Austin’s in-story age at nine. While the contrast between the actor’s real-life growth and the timeline of the show is clear, the character’s age remains fixed in the script.
Stay tuned for more updates.
