FX’s noir crime drama “The Lowdown” is the latest project from Oklahoma-born filmmaker Sterlin Harjo (“Reservation Dogs,” “Rez Ball”). The eight-episode series stars Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke (“Training Day,” “Dead Poets Society”) as a ruthless citizen journalist in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Shot entirely on location in Oklahoma, “The Lowdown” also features Tulsa native Tim Blake Nelson (“The Ballad of Buster Scruggs”).
Alongside series creator Harjo, executive producers include Hawke, his wife Ryan Hawke (“The Last Movie Stars”), and Garret Basch (“Reservation Dogs,” “What We Do in the Shadows”). Dylan Brodie, Alex Orr, Jeffrey Pinto-Lobo, and Kaitlin Waldron are also producing.
The first two episodes premiere Sept. 23 at 9 p.m. ET, and will be available on Hulu the next day. Keep reading for a closer look at “The Lowdown,” including who’s in the cast, plot teasers, and potential casting opportunities.
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As described by FX, the story follows Lee Raybon (Hawke), a “self-proclaimed Tulsa ‘truthstorian’ ” obsessed with uncovering the city’s darkest secrets, despite the personal cost. However, one of his investigations turns deadly, resulting in the apparent suicide of Dale Washberg (Nelson), a member of the powerful Washberg family and the subject of Raybon’s latest exposé. As Raybon digs deeper, he uncovers even more corruption, forcing him to weigh the risks of continuing the investigation against his responsibilities as a father to his 14-year-old daughter, Francis (Ryan Kiera Armstrong).
The show’s main cast members are:
- Ethan Hawke as Lee Raybon
- Ryan Kiera Armstrong as Francis
- Kaniehtiio Horn as Samantha
- Zachary Booth as Elijah
- Tim Blake Nelson as Dale Washberg
- Kyle MacLachlan as Donald Washberg
- Jeanne Tripplehorn as Betty Jo
- Keith David as Marty
Emmy-nominated CD Angelique Midthunder (“American Primeval,” “Reservation Dogs”) cast the series. Having worked on recent projects such as A24’s “Opus,” Showtime’s “The Curse,” and Hulu’s “Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae,” Midthunder specializes in casting for noir, crime, and dark comedy projects.
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Love crime dramas? It’s unclear whether “The Lowdown” will be renewed for additional episodes, but there are plenty of other acting opportunities to keep you busy while we wait for updates. Check out these exciting casting calls and current openings:
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