Jake T. Austin & Cierra Ramirez Join ABC Family's 'The Fosters'

Jake T. Austin is heading back to TV!

The 17-year-old actor has joined the cast of ABC Family’s drama pilot The Fosters, which is an hour long drama from producer Jennifer Lopez.

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On the show, Jake will play Jesus Foster, a charming and pragmatic teen who’s the opposite of his twin sister Marianna (Cierra Ramirez) in the drama about a lesbian couple raising a family (THR and Deadline).

Hayden Byerly and Danny Nucci will also star on in the new series.

ARE YOU EXCITED about Cierra and Jake’s new TV roles?