How Austin Butler Prioritizes MENTAL HEALTH & Gets Away from the Noise (Exclusive)
1 Video View·Sep 16, 2026
Austin Butler spoke to “Extra’s” Tommy DiDario at the NYC premiere of his new crime thriller “Caught Stealing.” He raved over his co-star Zoë Kravitz and how much he learned from her, noting that she comes up with really creative and nuanced ideas. Austin has spoken about mental health and burnout, and he shared how he makes time to “get away from the noise.” “Caught Stealing” is out August 29.
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AI GeneratedThe interview features a conversation with an actor discussing his recent movie, his creative partnership with co-star Zoe, and his commitment to mental health. He emphasizes the importance of disconnecting from digital noise, spending time in nature, and finding fulfillment through acts of service and supporting friends.
The men's health cover model. How are you doing? I know nice to see you too, my man. You're looking fantastic
Thank you. You're feeling good. You're like a fitness buff now
Well, congratulations, I try what are you saying? I don't look like I am well, thank you. I mean man, come on
Congrats on the movie. You are awesome. You and Zoe are fire in the movie. Of course
What's the greatest part about being her co-star and friend?
you learn a lot because she's so smart and she's a great writer and
So the ideas that she comes up with are really creative and
And and nuanced and she understands story so it's it's really it's a great thing to get to work with somebody like that
It's such a treat to watch you in this and on a different note
I'm a huge mental health proponent and you recently opened up about suffering from you know
Your own mental health struggles with burnout and going through that right? So, how are you taking care and prioritizing your mental health now?
well
After this press tour, I'm gonna turn my phone off and I'm gonna disappear and I find that that's very very good for the brain
Just get away from the noise
Spend some time in nature. What do you do same workout nature? Hi go for all the things lovely people and be of service
That's something that I think about a lot
like when you really
When you just look out for a friend, you know
Are you like help a friend move or you cook a meal for somebody that you love and just being of service?
I love that Laura Dern was a friend to you, right and she gave you advice and guidance
What advice did she give you? She's so much so much. I mean, she's the greatest
I love her so much
Yeah, my own mother used to be told that she looks like Laura Dern like that was so Laura and I have a very special relationship
My man, congratulations. Congrats