FX's The Lowdown reintroduces viewers to Ethan Hawke in a brand-new light. The movie star has had a busy year, with The Black Phone 2 and Blue Moon also set to premiere this season. In The Lowdown, he plays a fictionalized version of late journalist Lee Roy Chapman and stumbles into chaos while unpacking the truth behind a Tulsa-based mystery. The dark comedy series was created by Sterlin Harjo. Below, Hollywood Life has all the details you need to know about the release date, ensemble cast and more on The Lowdown.