ETHAN HAWKE ON THE LOWDOWN AND HIS LOVE FOR CANADA

There’s no denying it. Ethan Hawke is absolutely stellar in the series, The Lowdown.

Few actors possess the rare, effortless ability to evolve alongside their medium while maintaining an unmistakable screen magnetism, but Ethan Hawke has built a four-decade career doing precisely that. From his seminal early roles to his acclaimed work behind the camera as a novelist, director, and producer, Hawke has consistently gravitated toward projects that prize character, authenticity, and narrative grit.

In his latest role, Hawke dives headfirst into the rich world of FX’s noir-tinged comedy-drama series, The Lowdown. Created by Sterlin Harjo, the series stars Hawke as Lee Raybon, a self-proclaimed Tulsa “truthstorian” and dogged citizen journalist whose relentless obsession with unearthing local corruption routinely pulls him into dangerous, offbeat territory. Bringing his signature warmth, intellect, and restless kinetic energy to the role, Hawke delivers a standout performance that grounds the show’s sharp humor and crime-tinged intrigue, proving once again why he remains one of the most compelling storytellers working today.

Season One of The Lowdown is streaming on HULU and Disney+. Season 2 - new episodes drop every Wednesday on Hulu and Disney+ - the Season Finale drops November 25th.

I spoke briefly with Ethan Hawke about the series, why he loves the character so much and his fondness for all things Canadian!