Austin McCann is a supporting character on Desperate Housewives. Introduced as Edie Britt's rebellious nephew, Austin was taken under his fun-loving aunt's wing and took a liking to Julie Mayer, who found herself falling for the 'bad boy' as well. However, Austin's inability to commit to their relationship and his affair with a neighbor, which ended badly, led him to leave Wisteria Lane for good and sever his ties with the lovable Julie.