Ethan Hawke has built a career on bold choices, and his latest TV venture is no exception. The five-time Oscar nominee, known for Training Day and the Before trilogy, has found a new home in the gritty world of The Lowdown, a neo-Western crime drama that has quickly become one of Hulu's most talked-about originals.
After a stellar first season that earned a 98% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, FX has officially confirmed that Season 2 will premiere on Wednesday, October 14, with new episodes dropping weekly. The announcement came with a first look at the new season, including images of fresh cast members Tommy Lee Jones and Betty Gilpin, who are set to shake things up in Tulsa.
For those unfamiliar, The Lowdown is often compared to Taylor Sheridan's Tulsa King—both are set in Tulsa and explore organized crime, but they take very different approaches. While Tulsa King leans into Sylvester Stallone's fish-out-of-water charm, The Lowdown offers a more somber, character-driven take on the criminal underworld. Fans of both shows have found plenty to appreciate in each, and the second season promises to deepen that contrast.
Hawke, who stars in the series, has been on a roll lately. He's also set to appear in The Weight, a crime thriller co-starring Russell Crowe, which hits theaters on September 18. The film, which premiered at Sundance to a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score, follows a war veteran trying to save his family during the Great Depression while smuggling gold across the wilderness. It's another high-profile project for Hawke, who continues to balance indie darlings with mainstream hits.
With The Lowdown returning and The Weight on the horizon, Hawke's schedule is packed. But for now, all eyes are on Tulsa. The first season is currently streaming on Hulu, so newcomers can catch up before the October premiere. And with the addition of Jones and Gilpin, Season 2 is shaping up to be even more intense.
While you wait, check out our latest on the MCU or see what's new on Netflix's medical drama. For more on Hawke's upcoming projects, stay tuned to ShowtimeSpot.
