Tommy Lee Jones, Betty Gilpin to Star in 'The Lowdown' Season 2

The contemporary western drama from Sterlin Harjo, creator of 'Reservation Dogs', is set to begin production this spring in Tulsa.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 4:09pm

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Oscar-winning actor Tommy Lee Jones and actress Betty Gilpin have joined the cast of the second season of the Hulu and FX drama series 'The Lowdown'. The show follows the 'gritty exploits of citizen journalist Lee Raybon (Ethan Hawke), a self-proclaimed Tulsa 'truthstorian' whose obsession with the truth is always getting him into trouble.

Why it matters

The Lowdown is a contemporary western drama that explores themes of corruption and uncovering the hidden truths of a city, with a strong ensemble cast that now includes acclaimed actors Tommy Lee Jones and Betty Gilpin. The show's creator, Sterlin Harjo, is known for his work on the critically acclaimed series Reservation Dogs, making this an anticipated second season.

The details

Production on the second season of The Lowdown is slated to begin this spring in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jones and Gilpin have joined the cast, which is led by current Oscar nominee Ethan Hawke as the show's protagonist, Lee Raybon.

  • Production on Season 2 is set to begin this spring.

The players

Tommy Lee Jones

An Oscar-winning actor known for his roles in films like The Fugitive and Men in Black, who has now joined the cast of The Lowdown Season 2.

Betty Gilpin

An actress who has recently appeared in shows like American Primeval, Mrs. Davis, and Death by Lightning, and has also joined the cast of The Lowdown Season 2.

Ethan Hawke

The lead actor of The Lowdown, a current Oscar nominee who plays the role of citizen journalist Lee Raybon.

Sterlin Harjo

The creator of The Lowdown, who is also known for creating the critically acclaimed series Reservation Dogs.

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What’s next

Production on the second season of The Lowdown is slated to begin this spring in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The takeaway

The addition of acclaimed actors Tommy Lee Jones and Betty Gilpin to the cast of The Lowdown's second season, combined with the show's creator Sterlin Harjo's track record with Reservation Dogs, suggests that this contemporary western drama will continue to explore timely themes of corruption and uncovering hidden truths with a strong ensemble cast.