Julian Andrew Baker (born Julian Andrew Norris) is a fictional character on the CW television series One Tree Hill, portrayed by Austin Nichols. Julian is a film producer who arrived in Tree Hill to create a film adaption of Lucas Scott's novel, who was unaware of Julian's history with Peyton Sawyer. Although many believed he posed a threat to Lucas and Peyton's relationship, he eventually revealed an interest in Peyton's best friend, Brooke Davis. When the movie fell through, he left for Los Angeles, but Brooke accepted her feelings for him and followed after him to Los Angeles. Deciding to let him into her life, the two reunited. The two then embarked on a long-distance relationship while he made a new movie, but they eventually reunited in Tree Hill, and got engaged. The couple was late