Tracy Letts on Signing for 'A House of Dynamite' and 'East of Eden'
Tracy Letts discusses why joining the projects 'A House of Dynamite' and the upcoming Netflix limited series 'East of Eden' was an obvious choice for him.
Overview of FX Series The Lowdown
Created, written, directed, and executive produced by Sterlin Harjo (known for Reservation Dogs), The Lowdown centers on citizen journalist Lee Raybon (played by Ethan Hawke, who is also an executive producer). In Tulsa, Lee investigates the Washberg family, uncovering dark secrets amid rising tensions.
Plot and Key Characters
- Donald Washberg (Kyle MacLachlan) aims to become Oklahoma's next governor and works to keep Lee from investigating his brother Dale's mysterious death.
- Dale's widow, Betty Jo (Jeanne Tripplehorn), is entwined in the family dynamics.
- A private investigator (Keith David), hired by Donald, follows Lee closely.
- Frank Martin (Tracy Letts), owner of Akron Construction, enters a dubious political deal with Donald.
Frank Martin’s Fate
And when Frank goes further than even he thought he would, it seals his fate in a way that seemed inevitable.
Conflict and Intrigue
Donald Washberg struggles as Lee digs deeper, disrupting his plans and alliances, especially as Frank Martin’s actions lead to irreversible consequences.
Additional Note
[Editor's note: The following contains spoilers for The Lowdown.]
Author’s summary: Tracy Letts highlights how his roles in political and dramatic stories like The Lowdown explore complex characters whose choices inevitably define their destinies.
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