Ethan Hawke's 'The Lowdown' Season 2 Confirmed... "The Journey in Pursuit of Truth Continues"

FX and Hulu have confirmed the second story of the critically acclaimed series 'The Lowdown (The Lowdown)'. Starring Hollywood veteran Ethan Hawke, he is enjoying a second prime in his career, moving between drama and film.

On the 8th (local time), FX announced in an official statement on the 7th, "We have confirmed the production of 'The Lowdown' Season 2 starring Ethan Hawke, and filming will begin this spring in Tulsa, Oklahoma."

◆ Returning to Tulsa: 'Truthstorian'

This series, produced by Sterling Harjo, creator of 'Reservation Dogs', tells the story of citizen journalist Lee Raybon, who calls himself a "truthstorian". After uncovering a conspiracy of a powerful family in Season 1, Lee Raybon will continue to track down hidden truths in Oklahoma in Season 2.

Ethan Hawke recently expressed in a virtual press conference, "The term 'truthstorian' may not exist in the dictionary, but it perfectly describes the essence of the character," adding, "If we don't know where we came from, we can't know where we are now. This exploration of the intersection of truth and history is very enjoyable."

◆ Critically Acclaimed Masterpiece of 2025

The first season, which aired last fall, received overwhelming praise with a Rotten Tomatoes freshness rating of 98%. Variety's chief critic Allison Herman selected this work as one of the 'Top 10 TV Programs of 2025', describing it as "a top-notch crime story illuminating the frayed edges of society". In particular, she praised Ethan Hawke's performance, stating, "He perfectly captured the feeling of turning the pages of a hardboiled novel."

◆ Ethan Hawke's Hot 2026

2025 was a special year for Ethan Hawke. The sequel to the Blumhouse horror film 'The Black Phone 2' grossed over $132.2 million, more than four times its production cost, achieving box office success, and he was nominated for the 2026 Golden Globe for Best Actor (Musical/Comedy) for the film 'Blue Moon', his tenth collaboration with director Richard Linklater.

He appeared on the 'Today Show' on the 7th, stating, "'Blue Moon', my tenth film with Linklater, will be my best film ever," expressing strong confidence by saying, "I'm so confident that I don't even feel nervous."

◆ "Now I'm Maya's Dad"... A Heartwarming Episode

Meanwhile, Hawke revealed his affection for his daughter Maya Hawke (27), who rose to stardom in Netflix's 'Stranger Things', in an interview. He laughed, saying, "Recently, while walking down the street, a fan approached me, and I thought they wanted my autograph, but they were looking for my daughter," adding, "Watching your child be recognized for their work is the most amazing feeling a parent can have."