The Lowdown Creator Sterlin Harjo on Season 2, Casting Tommy Lee Jones
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- "The Lowdown" Season 2 opens with Lee Raybon, a citizen journalist played by Ethan Hawke, struggling to handle newfound success and acclaim, reflecting creator Sterlin Harjo's own experiences after the success of "Reservation Dogs."
- The season centers on themes of self-love and forgiveness, exploring Lee's complex relationships, including the arrival of Tommy Lee Jones as Lee's estranged father and Lee's struggles with his own daughter.
- The plot involves a new mystery about a missing prisoner within the Oklahoma prison system, inspired by classic noir films and real-life experiences related to prison life in Oklahoma, with some scenes shot in an actual prison.
- Betty Gilpin joins the cast as public defender Ginger, a strong and humorous character who partners with Lee, with Harjo tailoring the role to Gilpin's dynamic performance.
- Season 2 premieres on October 14 on FX and Hulu, with two episodes debuting simultaneously and the rest airing weekly; Harjo hopes the season will be as compelling as "The Empire Strikes Back" and anticipates a potential Season 3.
