Christian Wilkins announces new children’s book about a boy who loves wearing tutus – after his Hollywood career was thwarted by SAG strike

Christian Wilkins announces new children’s book about a boy who loves to wear tutus – after his Hollywood career was thwarted by SAG strike

Christian Wilkins steps out of his famous father’s shadow with a surprising new career move.

The socialite son of Channel Nine veteran Richard Wilkins has announced that he has written a children’s book called Princess Mitchell.

The 27-year-old said on Instagram on Sunday: “Can’t wait to share Princess Mitchell with all of you.

“The very first copy arrives next week ahead of its October release, and I’m so excited! So proud’.

Described by Simon & Schuster as “a heartwarming story about making friends, celebrating differences and embracing who you are,” Princess Mitchell is available October 4.

Christian Wilkins (pictured) steps out of his famous father’s shadow with a surprising new career move

Christian has announced that he has written a children's book called Princess Mitchell.  It's the story of Mitchell who

Christian has announced that he has written a children’s book called Princess Mitchell. It’s the story of Mitchell who “likes to play football but likes to be a princess” and “likes to wear a tutu over his uniform”

It’s the story of Mitchell who “likes to play football but likes to be a princess” and “likes to wear a tutu over his uniform.”

Wilkins recently took another big step in his career by moving to Los Angeles to work on his acting and presenting opportunities.

He told Who magazine he hopes to secure opportunities in Hollywood this year.

“I just think there’s an opportunity to get out there and see what can happen, and I’d like to try and explore that,” he said.

“I always wanted to be an actor or nighttime TV presenter. That would be a dream… so let’s try to manifest that and see if it happens.”

Described by Simon & Schuster as

Described by Simon & Schuster as “a heartwarming story about making friends, celebrating differences and embracing who you are,” Princess Mitchell is available October 4.

Christian moved to Tinseltown in April but has struggled to find work as the SAG strike has brought Hollywood to a standstill

Christian moved to Tinseltown in April but has struggled to find work as the SAG strike has brought Hollywood to a standstill

Christian moved to Tinseltown in April but has struggled to find work as the SAG strike has brought Hollywood to a standstill.

It’s probably a huge disappointment for Christian, whose connection to his dad previously helped him smooth a modeling and reality TV career back home.

The model became involved in the strike after recently attending a protest with Australian actor Luke Cook outside Netflix headquarters.

Speaking to The Daily Telegraph during the demonstration, Christian said: ‘It certainly wouldn’t have been my favorite moment to move here, but it’s also quite amazing to be here and see how the community has come together.’

Christian is best known for starring in the Stan television series Eden and appearing in Dancing with the Stars in 2020, as well as his modeling work.

Christian is the socialite son of Channel Nine veteran Richard Wilkins (right)

Christian is the socialite son of Channel Nine veteran Richard Wilkins (right)