The Lowdown (American TV series)

The Lowdown
GenreDrama
Created bySterlin Harjo
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Cinematography
  • Adam Stone
  • Mark Schwartzbard
  • Christopher Norr
EditorPatrick Tuck
Production companies
Original release
NetworkFX

The Lowdown is an upcoming American television series created by Sterlin Harjo for FX. It will star Ethan Hawke and is set to premiere on September 23, 2025. It was previously titled "The Sensitive Kind."[1]

Premise

The series is set in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and features a man "who knows too much"[2] and loosely based on Lee Roy Chapman.[3] [4] [5] [6]

Cast

Production

A drama pilot entitled The Sensitive Kind created and executive produced by Sterlin Harjo and starring Ethan Hawke was announced in February 2024 by American television channel FX.[7] Hawke was also an executive producer alongside Garrett Basch and it was produced by FX Productions.[8] In May 2025, the series title was confirmed as The Lowdown.[9]

The pilot was filmed in Oklahoma in April and May 2024. The cast of the pilot included Keith David, Siena East, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Tim Blake Nelson, Scott Shepherd, Tracy Letts, Kyle MacLachlan, and Macon Blair, as well as Kaniehtiio Horn, Killer Mike, Cody Lightning, Michael Hitchcock, and Ryan Kiera Armstrong. It received a series order by FX in October 2024.[10][11] Principal photography began on February 10, 2025.[12] Adam Stone, Mark Schwartzbard, and Christopher Norr serve as cinematographers.[13][14][15] Patrick Tuck serve as editor.[16]

Broadcast

The series is expected to premiere on FX on September 23, 2025. It will be shown internationally on Disney+.[17]

References

  1. ^ World, Jimmie Tramel Tulsa (May 13, 2025). "Sterlin Harjo's Tulsa noir series starring Ethan Hawke gets new title, premiere date". Tulsa World. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
  2. ^ Nemetz, Dave (October 1, 2024). "Ethan Hawke-Led Drama from Reservation Dogs Showrunner Ordered to Series at FX". TV Line. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
  3. ^ World, Jimmie Tramel Tulsa (May 13, 2025). "Sterlin Harjo's Tulsa noir series starring Ethan Hawke gets new title, premiere date". Tulsa World. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
  4. ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
  5. ^ "The Center for Public Secrets".
  6. ^ "After He Was Chicago Pope, And Before He Was Pope-Pope, He Was Tulsa Pope - The Pickup". thepickup.com. May 15, 2025. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
  7. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 13, 2024). "Sterlin Harjo Noir Drama Starring Ethan Hawke Gets FX Pilot Order". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
  8. ^ Cordero, Rosy (October 1, 2024). "Sterlin Harjo Drama Pilot Starring Ethan Hawke Picked Up At FX". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
  9. ^ Petski, Denise (May 13, 2025). "'Alien: Earth', 'The Lowdown' & 'The Bear' Get Premiere Dates At FX, Hulu & Disney+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
  10. ^ Otterson, Joe (October 1, 2024). "Ethan Hawke, Sterlin Harjo Drama Pilot Picked Up to Series at FX (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
  11. ^ Cobb, Kayla (October 1, 2024). "Ethan Hawke and Sterlin Harjo Drama Picked Up to Series at FX". The Wrap. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
  12. ^ "The Sensitive Kind". productionlist.com. December 30, 2024. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  13. ^ "Adam Stone Resume" (PDF). Independent Artist Group. May 14, 2025. Retrieved May 14, 2025.
  14. ^ Landes, Tim (June 30, 2025). "Behind the scenes: Get to know Tulsa filmmakers Talia Bella, Zach Litwack, Stacy Suvino, Charles Elmore, Kevin J Tighe and Colleen Thurston". TulsaPeople Magazine. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
  15. ^ "Chris Norr Resume" (PDF). Murtha Skouras Agency.
  16. ^ "Patrick Tuck Resume". Murtha Skouras Agency.
  17. ^ Maglio, Tony (May 13, 2025). "FX Sets Premiere Dates for 'The Bear' Season 4, 'Alien: Earth' and Sterlin Harjo's 'The Lowdown'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 13, 2025.