Betty Gilpin Joins the Cast of FX’s ‘The Lowdown’ Season 2 Alongside Ethan Hawke
EXCLUSIVE: Actress Betty Gilpin has been cast in the second season of the FX series The Lowdown, created by Sterlin Harjo. She will portray the character Ginger, joining series lead Ethan Hawke.
The first season of The Lowdown centers on Lee Raybon, played by Hawke, a citizen journalist and self-described “truthstorian” from Tulsa. Raybon’s relentless quest for truth often lands him in perilous situations as he strives to unveil corruption and the hidden issues within his city.
The narrative escalates when Raybon publishes an exposé on the influential Washberg family, leading to the suspicious suicide of family member Dale Washberg, played by Tim Blake Nelson. Following clues left by Washberg, Lee embarks on a mission to uncover the deeper circumstances surrounding his death.
In addition to Hawke, Season 1 featured performances from Keith David and guest stars including Kyle MacLachlan, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Michael “Killer Mike” Render, Kaniehtiio Horn, Tracy Letts, and Peter Dinklage, along with the late Graham Greene.
The Lowdown received a renewal for a second season in January, with production scheduled to begin this spring in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The series has garnered critical acclaim, being recognized by the AFI Awards as one of the top 10 outstanding TV programs of 2025.
Created by Harjo, the series is produced by FX Productions, with all episodes from Season 1 currently available for streaming on Hulu.
Betty Gilpin, a three-time Emmy nominee for her role in Netflix’s GLOW, has a diverse range of television credentials. Her notable appearances include the limited series American Primeval, Starz’s Three Women, and the lead role in Damon Lindelof’s Mrs. Davis, which earned her an Independent Spirit Award nomination. She is also featured in the Netflix series Death By Lightning and Cooper Raiff’s Hal & Harper.
Looking ahead, Gilpin will star in Ron Howard’s Alone at Dawn for Amazon MGM and Aaron Sorkin’s forthcoming film The Social Reckoning. She is also set to appear in Apple’s upcoming series Widows Bay and Netflix’s romantic comedy Office Romance, scheduled for release next year.
Gilpin is represented by CAA, Anonymous Content, and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller.
