Tracy Letts on His Role in The Lowdown and Upcoming Projects
Tracy Letts shares why joining the cast of A House of Dynamite and the Netflix limited series East of Eden was an easy decision for him.
Overview of The Lowdown
Created, written, directed, and executive produced by Sterlin Harjo (Reservation Dogs), the FX series The Lowdown follows citizen journalist Lee Raybon (played by Ethan Hawke, also an executive producer). Self-described as a "truthstorian" in Tulsa, Lee investigates the Washberg family amid escalating turmoil.
Plot Synopsis
- Donald Washberg (Kyle MacLachlan) is preparing to become Oklahoma’s next governor and wants to keep Lee away from the investigation into his brother Dale’s (Tim Blake Nelson) mysterious death.
- Donald’s connections include Dale’s widow Betty Jo (Jeanne Tripplehorn), a private investigator (Keith David) hired to follow Lee, and Akron Construction owner Frank Martin (Tracy Letts).
- Donald brokers a dubious political deal with Frank, but when Frank takes things too far, it ultimately seals his fate.
"And when Frank goes further than even he thought he would, it seals his fate in a way that seemed inevitable."
Author's Summary
This series explores political intrigue and personal consequences through compelling characters entangled in deception and power struggles.
Would you prefer a more detailed breakdown of character relationships or focus more on plot elements?